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    Ten Things Elon Musk Needs to Do to Fix Tesla
    Electric vehicle maker Tesla has had a nightmarish year on the stock market.  ( 17 min )
    3 Ways You're (Probably) Getting the Stock Market Wrong
    Investing doesn't have to be hard and it can make you rich if you have the right mindset.  ( 13 min )
    Twitter sued for not paying San Francisco office rent
    The owner of the Hartford Building in San Francisco, the home of Twitter HQ, is suing the social media company for failing to pay $136,250 in rent.  ( 44 min )
    Tesla Deliveries Are Coming. Here’s What To Expect.
    Tesla typically reports quarterly deliveries on the second day of a new quarter.  ( 21 min )
    NIO, Li, XPeng Deliveries Offer Good News To Start 2023
    NIO, Li, and XPend delivered a combined 48,340 vehicles in December, up about 19% year over year.  ( 21 min )
    10 Largest Beverage Companies
    With PepsiCo at the top of the pile, these are the 10 largest beverage companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 17 min )
    TipRanks ‘Perfect 10’ List: These Semiconductor Stocks Tick All the Boxes
    The Horrible Year, 2022, is behind us now, fading into the rear-view mirror of memory and good riddance. Markets fell hard over the past 12 months, with a 19% drop in the S&P 500 and a 33% collapse in the tech-oriented NASDAQ. But the indexes are averages – and the losses, however broad-based, don’t mean that every individual stock is facing hard times or further losses ahead. We can get a handle on those stocks with solid prospects, but we’ll need a tool to sort through the accumulated reams of  ( 49 min )
    Ask an Advisor: I'm Losing Money on Investments. How Can My Advisor Let This Happen?
    I'm constantly losing money on stock and cryptocurrency investments. And I paid for the advice that has given me the information that I've used to do this. For example, I was told to buy SoFi and lost money the whole … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm Losing Money on Investments. How Can My Advisor Let This Happen? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    4 Moves to Make in Your Portfolio as Interest Rates Climb
    Interest rates are on the rise. The Federal Reserve approved its first interest rate hike since late 2018 on Wednesday — and there are likely six rises coming this year. While it's conventional wisdom that bond yields move opposite interest … Continue reading → The post 4 Moves to Make in Your Portfolio as Interest Rates Climb appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How a Cash Windfall Could Affect Your Retirement
    The windfall elimination provision (WEP) reduces Social Security benefits for certain employees who may be double-dipping on a pension.  ( 48 min )
    'I was stealing from Peter to pay Paul': Why it’s easier than ever for Americans to fall into this 'invisible addiction'
    You may not even realize its presence is lurking around every corner.  ( 50 min )
    2022 was an unusual year for the stock market 📉
    Get ready for 2023 with a bunch of charts and stats.  ( 50 min )
    2023 will bring the true test of the West’s oil-war tactics
    Oil prices have sunk to pre-war levels. They are unlikely to remain there  ( 47 min )
    Jobs data, Fed minutes, and a fresh start for investors: What to know this week
    A batch of employment data and minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting of 2022 will headline a short opening week of 2023 as Wall Street limps into a new year after its worst run since the Global Financial Crisis.  ( 50 min )
    Shift to EVs Triggers Biggest Auto-Factory Building Boom in Decades
    The car industry has earmarked tens of billions for EV projects—much of it directed to the South—with more investment planned.  ( 26 min )
    Rookie Traders Are Calling it Quits, and Their Families Are Thrilled
    Many Americans who picked up investing during the pandemic are cooling on the hobby. Their loved ones say they won’t miss hearing about buzzy stocks and cryptocurrencies.  ( 25 min )
    Delta, the Best Managed of the U.S. Airlines, Is One of Our Stock Picks for 2023
    Delta, the best managed of the U.S. airlines, is poised to experience significant earnings growth over the next two years.  ( 21 min )
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    10 Largest Beverage Companies
    With PepsiCo at the top of the pile, these are the 10 largest beverage companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 17 min )
    Mumbai Interbank Bid Rate (MIBID) Definition
    The Mumbai Interbank bid rate is the interest rate a bank participating in the Indian interbank market would be willing to pay to attract a deposit from another participant bank.  ( 14 min )
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    We kochten in 2022 minder nieuwe auto's dan het jaar ervoor
    Vorig jaar zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal zijn in 2022 ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in het voorgaande jaar. Wagens van Kia waren het populairst.  ( 3 min )
    We kochten minder nieuwe auto's in 2022 dan het jaar ervoor
    In 2022 zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal werden in het afgelopen jaar ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in 2021. Auto's van Kia werden het meest verkocht.  ( 3 min )
    Langstzittende Shell-topman geeft stokje door aan de jongste ooit
    De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )
    Feestdagen vielen al iets beter, dit jaar wordt een 'werknemersparadijs'
    De feestdagen vielen in 2022 voor werknemers iets gunstiger dan het jaar daarvoor. Maar het kan nog beter. Deze Nieuwjaarsdag - een erkende feestdag - valt op een zondag en is dus voor de werkgever. Maar het eind van dit jaar wordt het echt feest.  ( 4 min )
    Langstzittende Shell-topman geeft stokje over aan jongste ooit
    De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )
    Zo word je in 2023 financieel gezond(er)
    We hebben een financieel lastig jaar achter de rug. Misschien wil je daarom in 2023 wel slimmer met je geld omgaan. Maar waar begin je bij het opstellen van een financieel plan voor het nieuwe jaar?  ( 7 min )

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    What Is the Multiplier Effect? Formula and Example
    The multiplier effect measures the impact that a change in investment will have on final economic output.  ( 22 min )
    Circular Flow Model Definition & Calculation
    The circular flow model of economics shows how money moves through an economy in a constant loop from producers to consumers and back again.  ( 20 min )
    10 Biggest Technology Companies
    With Apple topping the list, these are the 10 biggest technology companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )
    A Quick Guide to High-Net-Worth Estate Planning
    A quick estate planning guide for high-net-worth individuals to help minimize taxes and costs.  ( 17 min )
    Top 6 Companies Owned by Daimler AG (DDAIF)
    German automaker Daimler AG is known for its line of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, but it is also the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles.  ( 15 min )
    10 Biggest Chinese Companies
    Led by PetroChina Co. Ltd, these are the 10 biggest Chinese companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )
    Market Order vs. Limit Order: Differences Explained
    Market orders execute a trade immediately at the best available price, whereas a limit order only executes when the market trades at a certain price.  ( 21 min )
    Externality: What It Means in Economics, With Positive and Negative Examples
    An externality is an economic term referring to a cost or benefit incurred or received by a third party who has no control over how that cost or benefit was created.  ( 21 min )
    Bequest Definition
    A bequest is an act of giving personal property or financial assets such as stocks, bonds, jewelry, and cash to an individual or organization through the provisions of a will or estate plan.  ( 13 min )
    10 Biggest Software Companies
    With Microsoft leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest software companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )
    Social Security Payment Schedule 2023
    Effective management of your retirement will require being aware of when to expect your Social Security income and what changes to expect in 2023.  ( 23 min )
    Real Economic Growth Rate (Real GDP Growth Rate): Definition
    The real economic growth rate is a measure of economic growth that adjusts for inflation and is expressed as a percentage.  ( 17 min )
    Accredited Investor Basics
    Accredited investors can invest money in the profitable world of private equity, private placements, venture capital, hedge funds, and equity crowdfunding.  ( 24 min )
    Form 5329: Additional Taxes on Qualified Plans Definition
    Form 5329 is for individuals taking early distributions, or who owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.  ( 17 min )
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    The Crypto Winter will last through 2023 and maybe 2024, predicts PayPal and Meta alum David Marcus
    “We won’t exit this 'crypto winter’ in 2023, and probably not in 2024 either,” Marcus wrote in a year-end blog post.  ( 47 min )
    The Right Strategy For Oil Companies In 2023
    In a world where governments and activist investors are calling for an energy transition and oil demand growth is set to slow, how should a rational oil CEO act?  ( 49 min )
    I retired at 50, went back to work at 53, and then a medical issue left me jobless: ‘There’s no such thing as a safe amount of money’
    Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 27 min )
    These Companies Are Forced to Give At Least 90% of Their Profits to Investors Each Year
    In 2017, business magnate Warren Buffett did something that’s somewhat unusual for him. He poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a real estate investment. Buffett has been dismissive of real estate investing in the past. He’s called it a “lousy investment” in part because real estate can be expensive to maintain. Real estate also often requires “sweat equity” or the physical effort needed to upgrade properties or simply keep them from falling into disrepair. Yet in 2017, Berkshire Hathaway  ( 48 min )
    My wife and I are in our 50s with $300,000 in a 401(k) and $700,000 in a pension. Will we have enough to ‘live a simple life’ in retirement?
    Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 28 min )
    These money and investing tips can help you ring in a profitable new year
    Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 23 min )
    My wife and I have $750,000 in savings and earn over $144,000 a year. Can we afford to spend $5,000 per month on housing?
    'I don’t feel that we can or should afford to pay 45% of our take home income towards housing when we have a baby on the way.'  ( 28 min )
    Will 2023 finally be a good year to buy a home? Read this before making a decision.
    The housing market went through the wringer in 2022 as rates surged and buyers were pushed out  ( 29 min )
    ‘My friends and family say I’m rich.’ I’m 26 and make $100,000 a year living in St. Louis, where I pay $850 in rent. But I can’t afford to buy a home, and am losing money when I invest. Would hiring a financial adviser be a smart move?
    Is a financial adviser needed if you feel overwhelmed about money?  ( 27 min )
    CD ladder: What it is and how to build one
    A CD ladder is a savings strategy where you invest in several certificates of deposit with staggered maturities to take advantage of higher rates on longer-term CDs  ( 47 min )
    Crypto Analyst Predicts New Bitcoin All-Time High In 2024; Why 2023 A 'Peak Financial Opportunity'
    One of the top crypto traders and the pseudonymous strategist Rekt Capital recently shared his outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). He laid out a timeline for Bitcoin’s next all-time high on his Twitter feed. “According to the Four-Year Cycle theory, a new BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (2024) & at the latest in the new Candle 1 (2025),” he said in the Twitter post. According to the Four Year Cycle theory, a new #BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (20  ( 46 min )
    Meta buys smart lensmaker Luxexcel to further AR ambitions
    Meta this week confirmed it recently bought Luxexcel, a Dutch startup that specializes in augmented reality eyewear.  ( 45 min )
    Why the consumer is ‘critical’ for investors to watch in 2023 as bear market ‘not yet complete’
    The fate of the U.S. consumer is weighing on the outlook for markets in 2023  ( 28 min )
    The limit for 401(k) contributions will jump nearly 10% in 2023, but it’s not always a good idea to max out your retirement investments
    'You don’t want to deprive yourself today or later on,' says one retirement researcher.  ( 25 min )
    10 Biggest Software Companies
    With Microsoft leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest software companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )
    A rate shock wrecked stocks in 2022. What pros say will drive the market in 2023.
    Investors get a chance to think about what will drive the market in 2023 after stocks posted the worst year since the 2008 financial crisis.  ( 25 min )
    Grubhub ordered to pay $3.5 million to settle Washington DC deceptive practices lawsuit
    Under the terms of the settlement, Grubhub will pay affected customers in the DC area a total of $2.7 million.  ( 45 min )
    Energy Companies Increase Spending in 2023 as Oil Prices Rebound
    Oil and gas companies are have raised their budgets for more spending in 2023.  ( 12 min )
    4 Lucrative Loopholes That Can Get You Early Access to Retirement Funds
    Generally, when you save for retirement, your goal should be not to touch the money until you are actually retired. Sometimes, though, life gets in the way and you need to dip into your retirement savings a bit earlier than … Continue reading → The post 4 Lucrative Loopholes That Can Get You Early Access to Retirement Funds appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Retirees Don't Know Their No. 1 Retirement Risk: Advisors Can Help
    Retirees don't accurately understand their risks in retirement, according to a recent analysis from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. The brief, authored by Wenliang Hou, finds a disconnect between how retirees rank perceived risks and their objective … Continue reading → The post Retirees Don't Know Their No. 1 Retirement Risk: Advisors Can Help appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Can I Put My IRA in a Trust?
    A trust can hold many different assets, including your individual retirement account (IRA). Doing so can have benefits for you and your heirs, but it's important to structure the trust properly. We'll discuss how a trust works and what you … Continue reading → The post Can Your IRA be Placed in a Trust? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    Is the Bull Market Coming to an End? What Retirement Savers Should Do to Prepare
    In 2022 the S&P 500 had its worst annual first-half in five decades. With the tailwinds that buoyed global economies during the pandemic recovery gone, those who are saving for retirement should take several steps to weather the drop-off … Continue reading → The post Is the Bull Market Coming to an End? What Retirement Savers Should Do to Prepare appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    6 Tips Americans Follow to Maximize Retirement Savings: Are You Keeping Pace?
    While inflation and market volatility loom over the U.S. economy, a new survey by Principal Financial Group shows that 59% of respondents plan to save more than $20,000 for retirement this year alone. Let's break down what the survey says … Continue reading → The post 6 Tips Americans Follow to Maximize Retirement Savings: Are You Keeping Pace? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    Five Money Moves to Make Right Away in 2023
    Why not get 2023 rolling with these life-changing household finance moves?  ( 15 min )
    Tesla Stock Had the Worst Year Ever. That Doesn’t Make It Cheap
    (Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. shares have fallen so far, so fast that some individual investors are piling in, seeing a chance to pick up what was once Wall Street’s highest flying stock on the cheap. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Tw  ( 48 min )
    Here's the average salary each generation says they need to feel 'financially healthy.' Gen Z requires a whopping $171K/year — but how do your own expectations compare?
    Turns out wealth isn't always health.  ( 48 min )
    Troubles at Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Began Well Before Crypto Crash
    The trading firm took big gambles, winning some and losing plenty. Mr. Bankman-Fried remained deeply involved even after stepping down as CEO. There was a “complete lack of a risk-management framework that they could articulate in any meaningful way,” said one potential partner.  ( 26 min )
    3 Oil & Gas Royalty Trusts With Exceptionally High Yields
    Thanks to their exceptionally high distribution yields, these vehicles are attractive candidates for income-oriented investors.  ( 25 min )
    A final dispatch from editor-in-chief Andy Serwer
    Some thoughts on the year and years behind and ahead.  ( 49 min )
    Why You Should Fund a Roth 401(k) if You’re in a Low Tax Bracket
    Roths make more sense than traditional 401(k)s if you expect your tax rate to be higher in retirement than it is currently.  ( 22 min )
    Trump’s Tax Law Echoed Through His Finances During White House Years
    Returns released by a House committee show provisions of the tax code that were used while Donald Trump was in the White House.  ( 25 min )
    Macy’s Boss Discusses Being an Openly Gay CEO and Trying to Break Groupthink
    Jeff Gennette says the retailer has made progress to diversify staff and suppliers, but struggles to hold on to diverse middle managers.  ( 22 min )
    Become Uncle Sam's landlord: Earn yields up to 16.4% with these REITs that rent to the US government
    We all pay taxes. So why not get some of that money back?  ( 48 min )
    5 ways natural gas will rise to the top of mind in 2023
    But it has been an eventful 12 months and it doesn't seem like that's going to slow down anytime soon.  ( 19 min )
    Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Other Pizzerias Work to Recruit Delivery Drivers
    A shortage of drivers is hurting business, while rising fuel and car-maintenance costs have made the job less appealing over the past year.  ( 28 min )
    For U.S. Stocks, 2022 Is a Year With Almost No Record Highs
    The S&P 500 finishes with just one record close, the lowest tally since 2012.  ( 25 min )
    Europe Goes on Blackout Watch as Winter Descends
    Europe’s energy-squeezed winter has sent power operators and businesses into high alert for blackout risks, heightened by Russia’s war in Ukraine.  ( 22 min )
    NLRB says Tesla violated the law by telling employees not to talk about pay
    According to Bloomberg, NLRB's Tampa regional director filed a complaint against the automaker in September for breaking the law when it told employees not to discuss their pay with other people and not to talk about the termination of another employee.  ( 45 min )
    The Dow Handily Beat the Nasdaq in 2022. Here’s What History Says Happens Next.
    There were few places for investors to hide in this year’s bloodbath, but those exposed to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index undoubtedly had it the worst.  ( 22 min )
    Comcast’s Businesses Might Be Holding Up Better Than They’re Given Credit For
    Shares of the telecommunications giant have been hit this year by a slowdown in its best business—broadband, or high-speed internet access—while cable TV customers are cutting the cord in increasing numbers.  ( 21 min )
    Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock. Warren Buffett’s Company Remains the Ultimate Defensive Megacap.
    Berkshire deserves strong consideration in investor portfolios.  ( 22 min )
    The Craziest Moments From the Longest Tech Boom (So Far)
    From pizza robots to the crypto meltdown, the long bubble has shown us the hilarious, the regrettable, and the unexpectedly triumphant.  ( 25 min )
    Your Coworkers Are Less Ambitious; Bosses Adjust to the New Order
    For a growing number of professionals, the days of unpaid overtime and working through weekends are in the past. Firms add people to finish projects, close for holidays and take other steps.  ( 23 min )
    Twitter Sued for Nonpayment of Rent on San Francisco Office
    (Bloomberg) -- Twitter Inc. was sued for failing to pay $136,250 in rent for its office space in San Francisco.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailAs Roads Split in 2022 Stocks, One Trade Made All the DifferenceThe landlord, Columbia Reit - 650 California LLC, says it noti  ( 45 min )
    An Oil ETF Outpaced Crude by 5 Times Last Year. The Downside: Volatility.
    The U.S. Oil exchange-traded fund had a blowout year. But its secret is right there on its website: it invests not in oil prices but in oil futures. And that makes all the difference.  ( 22 min )
    Fidelity slashes the value of its Twitter stake by over half
    Fidelity, which was among the group of outside investors that helped Elon Musk finance his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, has slashed the value of its stake in Twitter by 56%. The recalculation comes as Twitter navigates a number of challenges, most the result of chaotic management decisions -- including an exodus of advertisers from the network. Fidelity's Blue Chip Growth Fund stake in Twitter was valued at around $8.63 million as of November, according to a monthly disclosure and Fidelity Contrafund notice first reported today by Axios.  ( 47 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond shares fall after SEC requests info
    The share price of Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly dipped following the company revealing correspondence pertaining to its 2021 annual report that it had with the SEC.  ( 47 min )
    The Best Income Investing Ideas for 2023
    Yields are up on a range of attractive investments—and many beat inflation. 12 ways to cash in.  ( 23 min )
    Bahamas Regulator Says It Seized $3.5 Billion in FTX Crypto Assets
    The Securities Commission of the Bahamas says it is awaiting guidance from a local court on what to do with assets seized from FTX Digital Markets.  ( 26 min )
    Tesla, Apple, Southwest Airlines: Stocks That Defined The Week
    Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 26 min )
    The Bulls’ Worst Recession Fear: There Won’t Be One
    If the economy stays robust in 2023, the Fed will make good on its threat of boosting rates above Wall Street’s expectations. That would be more bad news for stocks.  ( 22 min )
    Acacia Research says inquiry found former CEO may have misused funds
    With mere hours left in the new year, things between Acacia Research and its former chief executive have apparently gotten dirty.  ( 24 min )
    These 3 Sectors Have Had a Good Run. They Still Look Strong for 2023.
    Energy, consumer staples, and healthcare stocks could continue to outperform. What you need to know.  ( 22 min )
    These Three Stocks Had a Terrible 2022. Time to Buy?
    Stocks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Micron Technology, and Warner Bros. Discovery all tanked. Some on Wall Street think 2023 will be a lot better.  ( 22 min )
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    Recordomzet vuurwerk uit de boeken geknald: dit jaar 110 miljoen euro
    Er is dit jaar voor een recordbedrag aan vuurwerk gekocht. Volgens de Belangenvereniging Pyrotechniek Nederland (BPN) hebben vuurwerkhandelaren een omzet van 110 miljoen euro gedraaid.  ( 4 min )
    Als je de 30 miljoen euro wint, ben je in één klap vermogensbeheerder
    Op Oudejaarsavond wint iemand in Nederland 30 miljoen euro. Of twee mensen 15 miljoen euro, als de hoofdprijs van de Staatsloterij op twee halve loten valt. Als je automatisch meespeelt, wordt het gigabedrag 'gewoon' op je rekening gestort. Met een papieren lot moet je eerst even langs het kantoor. En dan ben je ineens geen gewone sterveling meer, maar een vermogensbeheerder.  ( 5 min )
    Waar komt de + in oliekartel OPEC+ vandaan?
    Tegenwoordig worden besluiten over het al dan niet opendraaien van de oliekraan vaak genomen op basis van vergaderingen van OPEC+, waar dat eerder altijd 'gewoon' OPEC was. Die plus staat voor een groep landen die wel aan tafel zit, maar geen volwaardig lid is van de organisatie van olie-exporterende landen. "De plus is de facto Rusland", zegt energie-expert Jilles van den Beukel.  ( 4 min )
    De aanvullende zorgverzekering onder de loep: hier moet je op letten
    Niet alleen de boodschappen worden duurder, ook de zorgkosten stijgen. En dat kan een aanleiding zijn om ook naar je aanvullende verzekering te kijken. Waar moet je op letten?  ( 7 min )

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    Barriers to Entry: Understanding What Limits Competition
    Barriers to entry are the costs or other obstacles that prevent new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.  ( 23 min )
    Top Pfizer Shareholders
    The top Pfizer shareholders are Frank A. D'amelio, Mikael Dolsten, Albert Bourla, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street.  ( 17 min )
    Companies Pay Record Dividends in 2022 Despite Dismal Year
    S&P 500 stocks paid $565 billion in 2022, up 10% from 2021  ( 12 min )
    Saving for Retirement When You Don't Have a Regular Job
    Even if you don't have a 9-to-5 job—or any paid job—there are a number of good options for investing toward your retirement.  ( 19 min )
    Consumer Price Index For Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers (CPI-W) Definition
    The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is a variation of the consumer price index. It measures price changes for hourly or clerical workers.  ( 18 min )
    Inferior Good: Definition, Examples, and Role of Consumer Behavior
    An inferior good is a good whose demand drops when people's incomes rise; "inferior" indicates affordability, not quality.  ( 19 min )
    The Pros and Cons of a SEP Account in Today's Volatile Markets
    Discover why you don't have to worry about a volatile market's impact on your simplified employee pension plan. Learn to use your SEP to navigate the markets.  ( 16 min )
    Future Value: Definition, Formula, How to Calculate, Example, and Uses
    Future value (FV) is the value of a current asset at a future date based on an assumed rate of growth over time.  ( 22 min )
    When Your Employer Cuts Your 401(k) Match
    In hard times companies may stop matching your 401(k) contribution, but there are ways to offset the hit.  ( 16 min )
    FIFO: What the First In, First Out Method Is and How to Use It
    First-in, first-out (FIFO) is a valuation method in which the assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first.  ( 22 min )
    The Best Time To Invest in a Roth IRA
    Get the timing right and you’ll be able to maximize the tax benefits of a Roth IRA. Get it wrong and you may be better off investing elsewhere.  ( 18 min )
    Maximize Your Traditional or Roth IRA
    Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 22 min )
    Roth IRA or 457 Retirement Plan?
    Roth IRAs and 457 retirement plans offer different tax advantages, and you may be eligible to contribute to both.  ( 20 min )
    The Demise of the Defined-Benefit Plan and What Replaced It
    Defined-benefit plans are a thing of the past for most private-sector workers, but there are other ways to shore up your retirement.  ( 16 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 30, 2022: Rates keep rising
    The 30-year mortgage average rose again, building a week-long climb that has taken the average well into 7% territory.  ( 12 min )
    SIMPLE IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What's the Difference?
    SIMPLE IRAs and traditional IRAs are retirement savings vehicles that differ in their early distribution penalties and in who can participate in each type of plan.  ( 17 min )
    Free Enterprise: Definition, How It Works, Origins, and Example
    Free enterprise is an economic system where few restrictions are placed on business activities and ownership in terms of trade and government intervention.  ( 20 min )
    American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC): Definition and Benefits
    The American Opportunity Tax Credit offsets up to $2,500 of annual expenses that college students pay for tuition, school fees, and books.  ( 20 min )
    How Amgen Makes Billions On Just A Few Drugs
    Amgen produces relatively few drugs, but that doesn't mean it's any less essential or profitable.  ( 14 min )
    How to Plan for Medical Expenses in Retirement
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    12 Stocks Turned $10,000 To $277,126 In 12 Months
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    Tesla CEO Elon Musk tells workers not to worry about 'stock market craziness'
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    Dow up 300 points as jobless claims data deemed ‘welcome news for the Fed’
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    My Unusual (For Me) 2023 Stock Pick Has Quietly Become a Dividend Champion
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    Time to Lean Into These 3 ‘Oversold’ Stocks, Say Analysts
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    Ask an Advisor: My Kids Inherited $5 Million. How Should They Handle It?
    My children have inherited $5 million of stock from their father (whose estate has not yet been dispersed after 11 months) leaving them with a 30% or so loss of value over which they have had no control. Is there … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: My Kids Inherited $5 Million. How Should They Handle It? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How Much Retirement Can $600K Get Me?
    One of the biggest worries associated with retirement planning is making sure you have enough money tucked away. While some people might aim to save $1 million or even $2 million for the future, your goal might be to save … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $600,000 Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
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    Do you fall in America's lower, middle, or upper class? Here's how your income stacks up compared to the rest of the US population
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    Dow Jones Futures Rise After Jobless Claims; Tesla Stock Races Higher On Reiterated Buy Rating
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    Stock market news live updates: Stock futures rise to start penultimate trading day of 2022
    U.S. stocks futures pointed to gains at Thursday's open as investors limp into the final two trading days of the year.  ( 47 min )
    FDA Approval, Top Funds Lift Drugmaker In Ailing Market
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    How To Invest In Stocks In 2023 After A Traumatic 2022
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    Elon Musk Tells Employees Tesla Will Be 'Most Valuable Company On Earth, Sam Bankman-Fried Set To Enter Plea On Fraud Case, Twitter 'Should Feel Faster': Today's Top Stories
    Reuters Elon Musk Tells Employees Tesla Will Be 'Most Valuable Company On Earth' Long Term As He Rallies Support For Big Quarter-End Push Elon Musk gave a much-needed pep talk to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) employees through an email as the stock remains on track to close 2022 as the worst-performing mega-cap stock of the year. Musk gave out a rallying cry, calling employees to ramp up deliveries for the fourth quarter. "Please go all out for the next few days and volunteer to help deliver if at al  ( 49 min )
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    Dow Jones Futures Rise, Tesla Bounces After Market Breaks Key Levels
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    Here’s the next mega tech stock likely to fall into the bear market’s clutches, according to this chart
    Our call of the day is looking at Apple as the next possible victim of this bear market.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin is still well below $20,000 — so why haven't Kevin O’Leary, Edward Snowden and other celebrity investors given up on it?
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    Gaotu Techedu, TAL Education And Other Chinese Edtech Shares Plunge As China Heightens Crackdown
    China looked further to tighten supervision over its battered online education sector. China's move indicated its lack of preparation to unshackle the private tutoring arena despite loosening curbs on tech giants, Bloomberg reports. Edtech companies plunged after the Ministry of Education published a new set of restrictions that limit the fees and operating times of private tutoring services for primary and middle school students. Also Read: Tencent Cuts Stake In This Chinese Edtech Firm Firms o  ( 45 min )
    The Dow crushed tech stocks by the widest margin in 20 years: Morning Brief
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    Doug Kass: My Best Investment Idea for 2023
    This risk-free pick may provide an equity-like return next year.  ( 9 min )
    Half of Gen Zers say they don’t see a point in saving money until things return to 'normal' — instead they're investing in themselves. Here's what that looks like
    With all the economic uncertainty going on right now, young folks may be seeking some sort of control, experts say.  ( 49 min )
    Tesla stock's biggest bull is now pounding the table after December's big rout
    A Tesla bull tries to be a hero on the plunging stock price.  ( 46 min )
    Lockheed Martin Challenges US Army's Helicopter Contract To Competitor
    Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE: LMT) company, filed a formal protest asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the U.S. Army's decision on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract. Based on a thorough review of the information and feedback provided by the Army, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky is challenging the FLRAA decision. The company says that the data and discussions indicate that the proposals were not consistently evaluated. Also read: Lockheed Mart  ( 47 min )
    These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Apple, Tesla, Disney, and More
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    Cash Flow Will Be Key in 2023 for Ford, GM, and Tesla Investors
    With so much to worry about in 2023, car investors should just focus on cash flow.  ( 22 min )
    Tesla’s Worst-Ever Year Brings $17 Billion Windfall for Shorts
    (Bloomberg) -- Investors betting against Tesla Inc. are getting the big bonanza they have been waiting for, with the electric-vehicle maker set to record its worst annual performance on record. Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsUS to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From ChinaOne of World’s Most Crowded Citi  ( 46 min )
    ‘Don’t be too bothered by stock market craziness,’ Musk reportedly tells Tesla employees
    Tesla's chief executive officer Elon Musk, reportedly sent a rather motivational emali to employees on Wednesday.  ( 23 min )
    Elon Musk Urges Tesla Workers Not to Worry About Share Price
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    J.P. Morgan Sees 70% Upside for These 2 Auto Stocks
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    China Stocks Retreat as Covid Outbreak Renews Growth Fears
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    A New Age Dawns for Oil Markets
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    The IRS Is Preparing for Tax Season. Expect Some Changes.
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    Medical equipment maker closing St. Louis plant, laying off 160 employees
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    Tesla’s Drop Puts $157 Million Korea Structured Products at Risk
    (Bloomberg) -- This year’s unprecedented plunge in Tesla Inc. has put $157 million worth of related Korean structured products at risk of capital loss unless the electric-vehicle giant’s stock stages a dramatic recovery.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsUS to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From ChinaSouth  ( 46 min )
    Dow Jones, Nasdaq Break Key Levels As Apple Skids, Tesla Ends Dive; What To Do Now
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    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried likely to enter plea deal: report
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    Wall Street’s Top Stars Got Blindsided by 2022 Market Collapse
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    Big Growth in Electric Heat Set Stage For Blackouts in US South
    (Bloomberg) -- The states hit hardest by blackouts in last week’s winter storm have significantly increased reliance on heating homes with electricity over the last decade, putting more strain on the power grid when temperatures plummet.Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailSouthwest Cancels More Flights as Chaos Shows No  ( 48 min )
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    Market Values Plunge for Tech Startups
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    Southwest Airlines Critics Zero in on CEO Bob Jordan
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    Standard Deduction in Taxes and How It's Calculated
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    Pros and Cons of Rolling Your Pension Into a Roth IRA
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    Is Your Employer-Provided Life Insurance Coverage Enough?
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    How Is Your 401(k) Taxed When You Retire?
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    Why Do Insurance Policies Have Deductibles?
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    Bandwidth Definition
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    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 29, 2022: Rates surge
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    Canada vs. U.S. Tax Rates: Do Canadians Pay More?
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    De drie grootste Nederlandse banken sloten dit jaar meer dan honderd kantoren
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    'Extreem druk' in vuurwerkwinkels ondanks verbod in veel gemeenten
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    Champagne nu ruim 20 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder
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    Grensoverschrijdend gedrag op werkvloer belandt steeds vaker in rechtszaal
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    Kerst zorgt voor recordomzet supermarkten: 1,17 miljard euro in één week
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    Maagdeneilanden klagen bank aan vanwege banden met Epstein
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    Energiebedrijf RWE sluit miljardendeal voor levering vloeibaar aardgas uit VS
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    Het leven wordt duurder en personeel is moeilijk te vinden: 2022 in 5 grafieken
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    Olieconcern ExxonMobil sleept EU voor rechter om afromen overwinsten
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    11 predictions for 2023—from Yahoo Finance readers
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    Apple stock faces major test that could turn ‘quite bearish,’ analyst says
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    Apple Stock at 52-Week Lows: Here's the Trade.
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    The Dramatic Fall of Carvana, "The Amazon of Used Cars"
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    Generac stock leads S&P 500 gainers after Janney says buy, citing ‘free option’ on clean energy
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    Nvidia Stock: When Long-Term Investors Might Consider Buying
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    Crypto's Disastrous Year Continues With Another Closure
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    Intel Stock Today: Can This Short Straddle In Options Trading Make A $197 Profit?
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    ‘Five days that killed the year’: These trading sessions accounted for 95% of the S&P 500’s losses in 2022
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    My 2023 Stock Pick Is a No-Frills Big Bank Hiding Right in Front of Us
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    Dow falls 100 points as investors weigh fresh housing data, 2023 recession concerns
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    Cathie Wood Added to Tesla Position As It Hit Fresh Lows
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    'It's Only Getting Worse' For Carvana, Analyst Says
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    Bosses and workers thought they were lying to each other all year. Here’s what really happened
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    New bill allows unused 529 college funds to become a retirement tool
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    Tesla Fans Keep Buying, Unbowed by the $720 Billion Wipeout
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    The White House embraced debt forgiveness in 2022. Here’s what student-loan borrowers can expect in 2023.
    2023 will likely be the year when borrowers learn how it will impact their wallets.  ( 30 min )
    This asset will crush all others in 2023, says hedge-fund manager who nailed one big call of 2022
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    The SECURE 2.0 Act and Your Retirement Savings: Expect to See These Big Changes
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    Tesla Stock 'Best Idea' For 2023, Analyst Says, After Worst-Ever Year
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    Top Dividend Stock: MPLX Steals The Show With Jaw-Dropping 9.47% Yield
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    Why So Many Accountants Are Quitting
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    Dow Jones Futures Rise Ahead Of Economic Data; Tesla Stock Set To Rebound Amid Historic Plunge
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    There's A New World Order As 4 Big Stocks Like Tesla Fall To Pieces
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    Surge Battery Metals Expands Discovery In Nevada After Receiving Encouraging Results From Reconnaissance Drilling
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    2022 killed the cheap money era. Here’s what the next decade has in store
    “I think you occasionally get a turning of the investment and economic age, and we're at one of those now after over a decade of near-zero interest rates,” said George Ball, chairman of Sanders Morris Harris.  ( 50 min )
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    Bitcoin Price Targets for 2023 Are in—and They Are Grim. Brace for a 50% Fall.
    After an abysmal year, analysts are making their best guesses for where Bitcoin goes in 2023. The macro backdrop and industry dynamics are both uncertain.  ( 22 min )
    Is 6% Boring or Enticing Going Into A Projected Recession?
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    Kala Pharmaceuticals stock rockets nearly 300% after FDA OKs IND application for PCED treatment
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    Workers and retirees are getting some year-end goodies from Washington—and more could be on the way
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    Wall Street's 2022 stock market forecasts were way off. Here's what they see in 2023: Morning Brief
    What to watch in markets on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  ( 48 min )
    'A perfect storm': It's anyone's guess when Tesla stock will stop tanking
    The bottom in Tesla's stock is still being searched for.  ( 47 min )
    Stocks Gain With US Futures; Treasuries Steady: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe edged higher on Wednesday along with US equity futures as China moved to reopen its borders to the outside world, dismantling the remnants of the Zero Covid policy. Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina’s Covid Surge Leads Countries to Adopt Entry RestrictionsAlameda Lent  ( 48 min )
    Credit Market Cracks Widen as Distressed Debt Nears $650 Billion
    (Bloomberg) -- Multiple stress points are emerging in credit markets after years of excess, from banks stuck with piles of buyout debt, a pension blow-up in the UK and real-estate troubles in China and South Korea.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina Covid Surge Leads Nations to Adopt Entry Restriction  ( 50 min )
    Bitcoin Miner Argo Will Avoid Bankruptcy With $100M Bailout from Novogratz’s Galaxy
    Galaxy will also loan $35 million to Argo as part of the deal.  ( 48 min )
    Tesla Lures $2.8 Billion From Korean Day Traders Amid Stock Drop
    (Bloomberg) -- South Korean retail investors have bought a net $2.8 billion worth of Tesla Inc. stock this year amid the electric-vehicle maker’s worst slump on record.Most Read from BloombergSouth Korea Sends Drones to Kim Jong Un’s Airspace in Unprecedented MoveRussia Says Ukraine Must Surrender Even as Putin’s Army RetreatsSouthwest Air Memos Showed Growing Alarm on Eve of Epic Winter StormChina Reopens Borders to World In Removing Last Covid Zero CurbsSouthwest Air Faces Gridlock With Over 8  ( 46 min )
    As Tesla stock tanks, some wonder if Elon Musk is fit to be CEO during these trying times
    The eccentric billionaire has been dividing his time between some of the busiest companies in the world. Can he do all of this? A poll is live now, asking whether Elon Musk should hire a new CEO for Tesla.  ( 16 min )
    SBF Filing Details $546 Million Purchase of Robinhood Shares
    A loan from Alameda Research funded the purchase of shares now sought by BlockFi.  ( 47 min )
    Roth Conversion
    A Roth IRA conversion is the process of taking your assets out of your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan and placing them in a Roth IRA.  ( 21 min )
    ChatGPT is called ‘an iPhone moment in AI,’ but will it make money like the iPhone?
    ChatGPT is the latest AI product to take away Silicon Valley's breath, but it is also another one that has not proved an ability to make money.  ( 28 min )
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    How Much Do Millennials Need To Save for Retirement?
    Millennials may not be worrying about retirement just yet, but they should be thinking about how much they’ll need to save.  ( 17 min )
    Making Spousal IRA Contributions
    Spousal IRA contributions allow a working spouse to put money in their nonworking spouse's retirement account, if they meet these requirements.  ( 18 min )
    5 Best Investments for Military Families
    Service members have access to many savings and investment opportunities, including some unavailable to civilians.  ( 19 min )
    What Is a Highly Compensated Employee (HCE)? Definition, Limits
    A highly compensated employee (HCE) owns at least 5% of the company and earns more than the federal predetermined compensation limit.  ( 19 min )
    Is a Vanguard SEP IRA Account Right for You?
    Learn about the SEP IRA offered by Vanguard and why it is popular with many small business owners.  ( 15 min )
    Retirement Saving and Investing for Military Personnel
    Military personnel have a number of options for saving and investing. Learn how military retirement plans work and how to save as a service member.  ( 19 min )
    Strategies To Use Life Insurance for Retirement
    The best way to incorporate life insurance into retirement planning is to start with a simple and inexpensive term life policy.  ( 17 min )
    High Earners, Not Rich Yet (HENRYs) Definition
    High earners, not rich yet (HENRYs) are individuals who have significant income but have yet to amass the assets that transition them to true wealth.  ( 18 min )
    Cannabis 2023: Moving Beyond the Pot Bust
    The marijuana industry's worst year is ending with limited prospects for a near-term turnaround.  ( 17 min )
    Guide to Home Equity Tax Deductions
    Understand when you can take a tax deduction for your home equity loan or home equity line of credit.  ( 16 min )
    Top Stocks
    The top stocks in the Russell 1000 are U.S. Steel for best value, Coterra Energy for fastest growth, and Occidental Petroleum for most momentum.  ( 21 min )
    General Partnerships: Definition, Features, and Example
    A general partnership is an arrangement in which two or more persons agree to share in all assets, profits, and liabilities of a business.  ( 17 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 28, 2022: Rates spike
    With a third day of rate increases, the 30-year mortgage average has climbed back near the 7% threshold, and to its highest level since November.  ( 12 min )
    Understanding a Traditional IRA vs. Other Retirement Accounts
    A traditional IRA (individual retirement account) allows individuals to direct pre-tax income toward investments that can grow tax-deferred.  ( 24 min )
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    Tax Avoidance Is a Legal Way To Limit Taxes; Tax Evasion Is Not
    Tax avoidance is the use of legal methods to reduce the amount of income tax that an individual or business owes.  ( 17 min )
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    Prijzen van energiecontracten liepen niet eerder zo ver uiteen
    De tarieven die de verschillende energiebedrijven rekenen, lopen steeds verder uiteen. Voor wie een nieuw contract afsluit per 1 januari, loopt dat verschil op tot wel 25 procent. Dat is uniek, zegt Ben Woldring van vergelijkingssite Gaslicht.com in gesprek met NU.nl.  ( 4 min )
    Aandeel Tesla herstelt iets na forse koersval
    De waarde van Tesla op de beurs is woensdag weer wat hersteld na de fikse koersval van 11 procent een dag eerder. Een aandeel was toen minder dan 110 euro waard, het kleinste bedrag sinds 2020. In vergelijking met begin vorige maand is de waarde van het aandeel gehalveerd. Volgens experts komt dat door de overname van Twitter door Tesla-CEO Elon Musk.  ( 4 min )
    Verzekeraars dekken oorlogsschade Russische én Oekraïense schepen niet meer
    Verzekeraars stoppen vanaf 1 januari met het dekken van oorlogsschade aan schepen uit Rusland, Oekraïne en Belarus. De directe aanleiding is dat herverzekeraars zich terugtrekken uit het gebied en dan wordt het voor de verzekeraars financieel te riskant.  ( 3 min )
    PostNL moet boete van 2 miljoen euro voor trage bezorging toch betalen
    PostNL moet een boete van 2 miljoen euro toch betalen, heeft de rechtbank in Rotterdam bepaald. Het bedrijf had in 2019 niet genoeg post op tijd bezorgd, maar beweerde dat dit een gevolg van de overname van branchegenoot Sandd in dat jaar was.  ( 3 min )
    Minder oliebollen voor hetzelfde geld: 'We eten er geen bol minder om'
    Waar je vorig jaar voor 10 euro nog een zak met vijftien oliebollen kon kopen, zitten er nu maar twaalf in zo'n zak. En een losse bol kost aan de kraam nu al snel 0,20 of 0,25 euro meer. Ook bij de ambachtelijke bakker is de oliebol prijziger geworden. Maar doordat de traditie in onze cultuur is ingebakken, eten we er geen bol minder om.  ( 4 min )
    Aandeel Tesla zakt naar laagste punt in ruim twee jaar
    De waarde van Tesla op de beurs is dinsdag 11,4 procent gedaald. Een aandeel was aan het einde van de dag minder dan 110 euro waard, het kleinste bedrag sinds 2020. In vergelijking met begin vorige maand is de waarde van het aandeel zelfs gehalveerd. Volgens experts komt dat door de overname van Twitter door Tesla-CEO Elon Musk.  ( 3 min )
    Alle lonen gaan volgend jaar omhoog: Jan Modaal krijgt er 91 euro netto bij
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    Gasprijs daalt verder tot onder de 80 euro door warm winterweer
    De prijs voor gas is woensdag voor de achtste dag op rij gedaald. Handelaren betaalden woensdagochtend 77 euro voor een megawattuur. Dat is de laagste prijs voor gas sinds Rusland Oekraïne in februari aanviel.  ( 3 min )
    Gedupeerden starten rechtszaak tegen omgevallen cryptoplatform FTX
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    Basisbeurs komt terug, maar studenten rekenen zich nog niet rijk in 2023
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    Doug Kass Predicted Some of the Biggest Surprises of 2022: Here's His 2023 List
    Doug Kass keeps his 21-year tradition of penning top surprises for the new year.  ( 14 min )
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    Avraham Eisenberg, the crypto investor whose “highly profitable trading strategy” drained DeFi trading platform Mango Markets of crypto worth $110 million, was arrested Monday in Puerto Rico, court documents said.  ( 46 min )
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    Dow Jones Rises, But Tesla, Moderna Lead Growth Sell-Off; 5 Stocks Near Buy Points
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    Tesla Stock Extends 2022 Crash With Elon Musk 'Asleep At The Wheel', Says Analyst Dan Ives
    "Elon Musk is viewed as 'asleep at the wheel' from a leadership perspective for Tesla at the time investors need a CEO to navigate this Category 5 storm," said Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.  ( 11 min )
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    Warren Buffett: It's a Huge Structural Advantage Not to Have a Lot of Money
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    Sam Bankman-Fried Borrowed Funds From Alameda to Buy Robinhood Shares
    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed hundreds of millions of dollars from the bankrupt crypto exchange's affiliate trading firm, Alameda Research, to purchase shares in Robinhood Markets, Inc. In an affidavit provided to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court before [his arrest in the Bahamas](https  ( 26 min )
    Interested in purchasing an electric car? This 2023 tax credit could help.
    The new tax credit, which lasts until 2032, is intended to make zero-emission vehicles affordable to more people.  ( 50 min )
    Cathie Wood Feels Investors' Pain, Foresees Gains
    Wood's flagship $6.1 billion Ark Innovation ETF suffered a net investment outflow of $308 million in the past month.  ( 11 min )
    Tesla’s Losing Streak Continues. Its Market Cap Is Set to Drop From Top 10.
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    Apple stock slumps toward lowest close in 18 months, worst yearly performance since 2008
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    The Roth IRA has been called "the Swiss Army knife" of personal finance because of its flexibility and the tax-free status of its earnings. That's the reason so many retiring workers move to roll their workplace 401(k) accounts into a … Continue reading → The post Doing a Roth Rollover? Beware the 5-Year Rule appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    2023 gas prices will average 50 cents less per gallon than 2022, but expect to pay this at the pump come May
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    Here's My 2023 Stock Pick -- and Advice That's Perhaps More Important
    I'll give you my bet for the year, but let me warn you that no good investor just decides on Jan. 1 to hold a stock for a year with no safeguards. This is what they do instead.  ( 23 min )
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    Not All Retirement Accounts Should Be Tax-Deferred
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    Financial well-being declined in 2022 — and consumers aren’t ready for a potential downturn
    The finances of Hispanic consumers, renters and consumers younger than 40 took a nosedive between 2021 and 2022, the CFPB said.  ( 25 min )
    Christmas Stock Market Closing, Housing and Labor Data, and More for Investors to Watch This Week
    The stock market is closed on Monday for Christmas. It will be a quiet week on the earnings front, and we’ll see only a few economic data releases.  ( 22 min )
    How to invest in your 20s: 7 tips to get started
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    Dow Jones Futures: Market Rally Not Finished Yet; Tesla Shanghai Production Halted
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    We’re down to the wire now, in the final week of 2022, as the days count down, and it’s time to find the last good stock buys for the year. While the bearish trend of the past year has made cheerful holiday stock shopping more difficult this time around, there are still enough sound stocking-stuffers out there. To start with, even though the main market indexes are down, that doesn’t mean that every individual stock is down. It’s important to remember here that the indexes are averages, put toge  ( 50 min )
    Bearish Bets: A Retailer and 2 Other Stocks You Should Think About Shorting
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    SPAC Boom Ends in Frenzy of Liquidation
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    Oil Passes Natural Gas as Main Fuel for Power Plants in New England
    (Bloomberg) -- Oil took over from natural gas as the leading fuel for power plants in New England, a significant switch that signals how the grid is desperately trying to keep the lights on in the face of a winter massive storm.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail  ( 46 min )
    Elon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’
    (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Elon Musk has warned against margin debt, citing the risks of “mass panic” in the stock market as a possible recession looms.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosChinese Cities Reveal Covid Cases Surpassing National Tally“I would  ( 46 min )
    The FTX Trade That’s Tempting Oaktree and Baupost: Credit Weekly
    (Bloomberg) -- Editor’s Note: Welcome to Credit Weekly, where Bloomberg’s global team of reporters will catch you up on the hottest stories of the past week while also offering you a peek into what to expect in credit markets for the days ahead.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’Power Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid  ( 48 min )
    Comcast Customers Face a Huge Holiday Data Breach
    Comcast customers get an unwanted present for the holidays.  ( 11 min )
    Crypto is like the ‘World of Warcraft’ economy and legitimizing it with regulations would hurt the financial system, says economist
    "While there's money involved, I don't think any of us would call on [regulators] to supervise online massive multiplayer games," argued Stephen Cecchetti.  ( 47 min )
    FTX was a warning. Washington should act now to fill other holes in the Swiss cheese
    Instead of creating a new bureaucracy every time a new scam shows up, Congress should empower existing financial regulators.  ( 26 min )
    Bill Gates Hit By Housing Market Swoon? Billionaire Reportedly Lists Daughter's Apartment At Discount
    More evidence for the housing market downturn came this week, as a slew of housing market readings came in worse than expected. Now, there appears to be anecdotal evidence to confirm the same. What Happened: Bill Gates has listed for sale the three-bedroom New York City apartment that he bought for his daughter Jennifer in 2018, the New York Post reported. The twist in the tale is that the asking price is $4.75 million, a discount from the $5 million at which it was purchased. The condominium, w  ( 46 min )
    If You're Ready to Retire, Consider These Cities
    Storage Café has put together a ranking of the largest 100 metropolitan areas, according to which are best for retirement.  ( 12 min )
    What the Fed’s December rate hike means for homebuyers and sellers
    The December rate hike was the seventh bump in 2022, a year that saw mortgage rates swing wildly from 3.4% in January all the way to 7.12% in October before inching back down again.  ( 48 min )
    10 ways American finances actually improved in 2022, despite high interest rates and a slump in stocks
    There were a few bright spots for consumers in a challenging year.  ( 29 min )
    Need a rainy-day savings fund? Your might get one thanks to Congress’s year-end spending deal.
    Americans' savings rates have dwindled, but a provision of the 'Secure Act 2.0' could help workers establish cash savings funds.  ( 25 min )
    This Week in Coins: Bitcoin, Ethereum See Modest Gains Heading Into Christmas
    Coins are limping into the new year. And in its investigation of FTX’s collapse, the SEC appears to have redoubled its assault on crypto.  ( 46 min )
    Santa's Crypto 'Naughty' List 2022
    It was a turbulent year for crypto. Here’s who Santa tells Decrypt will get coal in their stockings this holiday season.  ( 50 min )
    Tesla Is Shutting Down Its Shanghai Plant, Reports Say. It’s Not a Grinch Moment.
    Tesla is closing down production for the rest of the year in China. Don't overreact to the data point.  ( 21 min )
    AOL co-founder: Silicon Valley will remain 'leader' of the startup world
    Steve Case, the former CEO of AOL, insists that Silicon Valley remains the most powerful player in the startup world.  ( 48 min )
    FTX, Luna, Celsius, Voyager: The Year of Crypto Bankruptcies
    This year was a dark streak for the crypto industry, which has certainly been shaken up but should use this as an opportunity to mature.  ( 11 min )
    The Best Performing Stock in 2023 Will Be...
    More than anything else focus on your trading and investment strategy rather than trying to find a stock that requires no effort.  ( 13 min )
    McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
    Some users worried the technology will end up cutting "millions" of jobs, but McDonald's argued the system helps restaurant crews focus on speed and accuracy in food prep.  ( 46 min )
    Crypto Is Down Bad, But VCs Keep Pouring Money In
    After the collapse of FTX, Web3 VCs say they believe in decentralized tech as much as ever. What the hell else can they say?  ( 49 min )
    How to Have a Comfortable Retirement by 62
    Age 62 is the first year you're eligible for Social Security, but your benefit amount will lower. We go over how to retire comfortably at 62.  ( 49 min )
    4 Times Advisors Should Use Custom Indexing, According to Vanguard
    Direct indexing is a hot strategy for financial advisors looking to differentiate themselves to potential clients – but what is it and when does it make sense for clients? The idea behind indexing, of course, isn't new. Vanguard Group founder … Continue reading → The post 4 Times Advisors Should Use Custom Indexing, According to Vanguard appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    Second Mortgage vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better?
    Owning a home can yield valuable benefits, including the opportunity to accumulate equity in the property. Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and its fair market value. There are different ways you can tap into … Continue reading → The post Second Mortgage vs. Home Equity Loan: Which Is Better? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    Retirement Basics: Thrift Savings vs. 401(k) Plans
    Thrift savings plans and 401(k)s are two types of retirement plans. We go over the characteristics of each type of plan.  ( 48 min )
    How to Invest in Rivian
    Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer. Founded in 2009, this firm isn't one of the big car companies that have dominated the market for years. Nevertheless, it is considered one of the main rivals to Tesla. Instead, this newcomer … Continue reading → The post How to Invest in Rivian appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    How Much Do I Have to Pay in Taxes With a Side Job?
    The gig economy pads the budgets of millions of Americans - but there are tax implications from taking a side job. Fortunately, you can reduce the taxes on your side jobs, depending on your situation. For help figuring out how … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Paying Taxes on Side Jobs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    Declining mortgage rates offer some buyers a sliver of hope as they face the 'insurmountable wall' of still-high prices and surging interest rates
    Consumer confidence hits an eight-month high, but buyers remain reluctant when it comes to ‘big-ticket purchases.’  ( 47 min )
    A stock-market indicator with one of the best track records has rare good news for investors
    U.S. households have slashed their ownership of stocks, which is a contrarian bullish signal.  ( 25 min )
    These money and investing tips can help give your portfolio a holiday makeover
    Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )
    The Top 4 Dow Stock Winners of 2022
    The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced volatility this year, facing multiple headwinds. Even so, a few stocks listed in the index performed well. Here's a look at four of them.  ( 11 min )
    How a Santa Claus rally, or lack thereof, sets the stage for the stock market in first quarter
    The traditional lift in U.S. stocks known as “the Santa Claus Rally'' may get bogged down by risks of a recession and rising interest rates in the new year.  ( 26 min )
    'For 40 years, I've tried to change the mindset of people.': Suze Orman has 3 time-tested ways to prepare your finances before your next emergency amid a 2023 recession
    Get ready. Anything can happen.  ( 48 min )
    As Temps Drop, This Energy Play Should Be a 'Peak' Performer
    HighPeak Energy holds promise in this options trade.  ( 12 min )
    'Not the time to get greedy': Home flippers getting burned by the housing market downturn are now slashing prices to cut losses — here are the 2 big reasons why
    No one wants to be left holding the bag.  ( 48 min )
    Stock Selloff Hits Life Insurers’ Fastest-Growing Product
    Indexed universal-life policies grew with low rates and soaring markets, but those conditions reversed in 2022, exposing IULs high fees and complexity.  ( 23 min )
    Tesla Shares Head for Worst Year Ever as Elon Musk Focuses on Twitter
    Wall Street is bristling over Elon Musk’s focus on Twitter and the weakening demand for Tesla’s electric vehicles.  ( 22 min )
    "I knew What I Was Doing Was Wrong," Says FTX Co-Founder
    Former CEO of Alameda Research, FTX's sister company, just also annihilated Sam Bankman-Fried's line of defense.  ( 12 min )
    Charting the Global Economy: BOJ Shocks; US Inflation Cools
    (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda shocked markets earlier this week by doubling a cap on 10-year yields, in a move that helps pave the way for possible monetary policy normalization under a new governor.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’China Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyA  ( 49 min )
    I Changed My Investment Strategy This Year and Prepared for How It Went
    A year and a half ago, I decided to put most of my retirement portfolio into a single Vanguard fund that mimicked a 60% stock/40% bond global portfolio.  ( 26 min )
    Bonds Are Ready to Shine Again. 4 Tips So You Don’t Get Burned.
    Yes, bonds have been a constant sore spot for investors this year. But that's often just the right time to get back in.  ( 22 min )
    Warren Buffett’s Investment Aides May Be Having a Tough Year
    Todd Combs and Ted Weschler run about 10% of Berkshire Hathaway's $350 billion equity portfolio.  ( 21 min )
    Buy now, pay later vs. credit cards — which one is better for you? The answer may surprise you
    Holiday shopping season is in full swing. What’s the best way to pay for those purchases, BNPL or credit cards?  ( 28 min )
    This Former Auto Executive Is Now CEO of a Billion-Dollar Online Pharmacy
    Alicia Boler Davis was one of the most senior Black officials at GM before joining Alto Pharmacy.  ( 26 min )
    The 2022 IPO Market: A Dearth of Volume and Names
    Fed rate hikes and falling stocks brought a highflying IPO market in 2021 to the ground. Even bigger names like Intel’s self-driving-car chip developer Mobileye had to pull in valuations.  ( 22 min )
    Report: Americans hold onto $21 billion in unused gift cards
    Nearly half of all Americans are holding onto $21 billion in unused gift cards, according to a new report.  ( 45 min )
    Caroline Ellison, associate of Sam Bankman-Fried, says she’s ‘truly sorry’ for stealing billions of FTX customer money
    Caroline Ellison this week apologized for absconding with billions in customer deposits at crypto exchange platform to make bets at the hedge fund Alameda...  ( 24 min )
    Supply chain challenges slow Boeing's work on 787 Dreamliner
    Boeing says it is "adjusting assignments" for some teams to ensure deliveries of its bestselling widebody jet remain on time.  ( 15 min )
    Stocks Limp Toward 2023 as the Data Show Few Signs of a Clear Direction
    Good news and bad news are being interpreted as bad news. If history means anything, the shortened holiday week should be better. Plus, we review our winners and losers in a very tough year.  ( 22 min )
    From T-Mobile to Starry Group Stock. Lessons From My Picks in 2022.
    In a year that saw growth stocks fall out of favor as bond prices declined while central banks raised interest rates to fight inflation. Takeaways from stock-picking in a tumultuous market.  ( 22 min )
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    Medallion Signature Guarantee: What It Is and Where to Get One
    A medallion signature guarantee is a special certification stamp that guarantees a signature that authorizes an authentic transfer of securities.  ( 16 min )
    529 Plan: What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons
    A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged account that can be used to pay for qualified education costs, including college, K-12, and apprenticeship programs. Starting in 2024, a specified amount of unspent funds can be transferred to a Roth IRA.  ( 19 min )
    Standard Error of the Mean vs. Standard Deviation: What's the Difference?
    Learn the difference between the standard error of the mean and the standard deviation and how each is used in statistics.  ( 17 min )
    Most Valuable Autographs
    Three key factors determine the most valuable autographs include the condition of the signature, what the signature is on, and who signed the item.  ( 14 min )
    What Is Predatory Pricing?
    Predatory pricing is the illegal business practice of setting prices extremely low in an attempt to eliminate the competition and establish a monopoly.  ( 17 min )
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    Vlak voor Kerst betaalden Nederlanders vaker met pas dan ooit tevoren
    Nederlanders hebben vrijdag in de aanloop naar Kerst vaker met een pas afgerekend dan ooit eerder is voorgekomen. Ook zaterdag is het druk in de winkelstraten, waardoor het dagrecord mogelijk nog kan worden overtroffen. Dat meldt Betaalvereniging Nederland zaterdag.  ( 3 min )
    Hoe kom jij rond? Maurice (23): 'Aan boodschappen ben ik geen geld kwijt'
    Energie, boodschappen - alles wordt duurder. Voor starters is het moeilijk om een huis te vinden. En studenten bouwen soms torenhoge studieschulden op. In deze rubriek vertellen jonge mensen hoe zij rondkomen en geeft het Nibud tips. Zo regelt Maurice (23) zijn geldzaken.  ( 7 min )
    Ook in 1973 hadden we een energiecrisis: 'De prijzen blijven structureel hoger'
    De verwarming hoog en lekker lang douchen. Wat voor veel mensen tot dit jaar vanzelfsprekend was, is dat nu niet meer. Toch hoeven we echt geen generaties terug om te weten hoe belangrijk de leveringszekerheid van energie is. "Dat wisten we in 1973, maar in de wereld van 2020 waren we dat totaal vergeten", zegt energieanalist Jilles van den Beukel in gesprek met NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

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    Meme Token Dogecoin Edges Past Coinbase. It’s Been That Kind of Year in Crypto.
    Most crypto tokens and companies have fallen this year, including Bitcoin. But while Dogecoin and Coinbase Global are very different, the fact that a speculative joke token could edge ahead of a sizable online broker tells us something about the crypto industry.  ( 22 min )
    Elon Musk Warns About a Bad Decision
    The serial entrepreneur believes that the monetary policy has caused enormous damage to the economy.  ( 17 min )
    Cheap? Maybe. But These Stocks Have Been Dead Money for Decades
    Someone please check Cheesecake Factory, Harley-Davidson, WW International, and Mattel for a pulse.  ( 22 min )
    Freshpet and Peabody Energy Stock See Action From Activist Investors
    Jana Partners disclosed a large stake in pet-food maker Freshpet. Elliott Capital trimmed its position in coal company Peabody Energy.  ( 22 min )
    Elon Musk’s Finances Complicated by Declining Wealth, Twitter Pressures
    The billionaire’s borrowing power has shrunk as shares in Tesla have sharply declined.  ( 25 min )
    A Reckoning for Crypto and FTX
    Readers weigh in on crypto’s comeuppance, IRMAA Medicare taxes, Federal Reserve hawkishness, EV manufacturing outsourcing, bond investments, and endowments.  ( 22 min )
    Mark Cuban weighs in on gold and bitcoin, says both 'a store of value'
    Billionaire Mark Cuban offered his thoughts on gold and bitcoin in an upcoming podcast episode with Bill Maher, saying they both are both a "store of value."  ( 46 min )
    Market Rally Not Finished Yet; Five Growth Stocks To Watch As Tesla, Nvidia Tumble
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    10 Biggest Insurance Companies
    With Berkshire Hathaway leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest insurance companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )
    Gas prices drop heading into the new year
    Prices for gas have dipped, but it's not clear for how long. 'The real question is, how will the markets respond after January,' an Auto Club rep said.  ( 47 min )
    Stock Market Holidays 2022: Wall Street Readies For Christmas Break
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    Speculators Slash Bets Against the Yen as BOJ Leaves Carry Traders Gasping
    (Bloomberg) -- The yen looks to be losing its appeal as the currency of choice to fund so-called carry trades, with speculators cutting bearish bets on it to the lowest level in nearly four months in the wake of this week’s shock move by the Bank of Japan.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Warns Against Margin Debt on Risk of Market ‘Mass Panic’China Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosEastern US Power Grid Orders  ( 48 min )
    IRS pauses rule requiring people to report PayPal, Venmo transactions over $600. Here’s what went wrong.
    The IRS is delaying a rule that would have required e-commerce sites and payment platforms to send out tax paperwork to a much wider swath of people in 2023.  ( 25 min )
    Tesla Stock's Elonovela Continues — Musk Says He Won't Sell Shares
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    Stock Market Gains On Bevy Of Mixed Economic Data But No Santa Claus Rally; Oil Stocks Rise
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    Understanding Coca-Cola's Capital Structure (KO)
    Coca-Cola's capital structure relies on debt for financing, but there is no cause for concern as it appears to operate normally.  ( 14 min )
    Big institutional investors ​are buying ​while retail investors are dumping stock funds and ETFs. That’s bullish for the market.
    The behavior of retail investors is a good contrarian indicator.  ( 24 min )
    Binance Failing to Get US Exchange Listings for BNB Is Yellow Flag for Crypto Analysts
    Despite being one of the biggest cryptocurrencies, with a market capitalization around $40 billion, Binance’s BNB token has failed to win a listing on any major U.S. crypto exchanges, aside from Binance.US. Some analysts are now looking at whether that’s a yellow flag.  ( 48 min )
    Equity funds suffer largest ever weekly outflows: BofA Global
    Investors withdrew billions of dollars from equity funds at a record pace in the days after the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and European Central...  ( 24 min )
    Tesla stock suffers longest losing streak since March 2020 after Wedbush slashes price target by 30%
    Tesla's stock fell for a sixth-straight session, after Wedbush's Dan Ives slashed his price target by 30%, citing 'demand cracks' and Musk/Twitter 'circus.'  ( 24 min )
    Blockware Customer Accuses Bitcoin Mining Firm of Fraud
    Lawsuit seeks at least $250,000 of damages.  ( 45 min )
    Traders Are Losing Hope in Stock Market After Year of Rolling Losses, Fakeouts
    (Bloomberg) -- For all the ink spilled over its horrors, the 2022 stock market will go into the books as an undistinguished one in the history of bad years. For traders who lived through it, though, certain things have made it feel worse than top-line alone numbers justify, a potential impediment to a quick recovery.Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DayAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison S  ( 49 min )
    Top Healthcare Stocks
    The top healthcare stocks include Azenta for best value, McKesson for fastest growth, and Signify Health for most momentum.  ( 17 min )
    IBD 50 Stock Looks To Secure Support After 23% Gain In One Week
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    Alameda’s Ellison Says She, Bankman-Fried Agreed to Mislead FTX Lenders
    (Bloomberg) -- Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison said she and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried knowingly misled lenders about how much the now-bankrupt trading firm was borrowing from the cryptocurrency exchange. Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayChina Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a DaySBF’s $250 Million Bail Is One of the Largest in US History. It Doesn’t Mean He Has That MuchDonald Trump’s Taxes Reveal Big  ( 47 min )
    The bright side of the chip glut: Nvidia, AMD and Intel gaming cards are cheap and very available for Christmas
    It feels a little odd that two days before Christmas, anyone with the money can buy what was the top-of-the-line gaming card back in late March for nearly...  ( 26 min )
    Carnival stock is suffering its worst year on record, but looks ‘overly compelling’ to this analyst
    Carnival's stock is suffering its worst-ever year, which has presented investors with an 'incredible buying opportunity,' Stifel's Steven Wieczynski said.  ( 24 min )
    Biotech And Medical Stocks Leading Performers As 2022 Draws To A Close
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    Oil Resumes Rally, Natural Gas Bounces Off Low
    Crude oil resumed its recent upward climb Friday, while natural gas bounced slightly from yesterday's low. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, [boosted today by a Russian threat to cut its oil production](https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-threatens-to-cut-oil-output-by-up-t  ( 26 min )
    Caroline Ellison Apologizes for Misconduct in FTX Collapse
    Former Alameda executive’s guilty plea was sealed until Sam Bankman-Fried extradition.  ( 22 min )
    Analysts Say These 2 Stocks Could Double Your Money — Here’s Why They Could Surge
    We’re about to wrap up 2022, and it's time to take stock of the stock market. Earlier this month, we got some good news on inflation – the November data showed the rate of price increases slowing to 7.1% annualized, from 7.7% in the prior month. That was followed by the Federal Reserve’s seventh interest rate hike of the year, an increase of 50-basis points that marked a slowdown from the previous run of four 75 bp hikes. But comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell have made it clear that, while t  ( 49 min )
    Here's what's in the new $53B retirement bill now headed to President Biden's desk
    Nestled inside the $1.7 trillion government spending bill is a suite of significant reforms to the private retirement system.  ( 50 min )
    Judge blocks 3M from shifting liability on earplug lawsuits
    A U.S. judge barred 3M from trying to pin liability to its bankrupt subsidiary, Aearo Technologies, for hundreds of thousands of hearing loss injuries U.S. military members sustained from its allegedly defective combat earplugs.  ( 15 min )
    Why Famed Value Investor Bill Miller Is Still Bullish on Bitcoin, Amazon Stock, and More
    As the famed value investor heads for retirement, he isn’t giving up on crypto. Why he likes Amazon.com, Delta Air Lines, and small-caps, too.  ( 22 min )
    Love a Sale? It’s a Great Time to Buy Costco Stock.
    The retailer’s earnings are growing by double digits, and membership renewals top 90%. Yet, the stock’s P/E is well below its five-year average.  ( 22 min )
    Avocado prices are plunging, sending Mission Produce stock toward its worst day ever
    Mission Produce Inc. shares plunged in after-hours trading Thursday following an earnings report that showed the effects of rapidly declining avocado prices.  ( 24 min )
    Blue Apron gets delisting warning from New York Stock Exchange
    The company's stock must meet a minimum average closing price of at least $1 per share over a 30-day trading period.  ( 14 min )
    Apple Hubs In India, Vietnam Next Year; China Exodus By 2025. Are Beaten Down Tech Stocks A Buy Now?
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    Treasury yields end higher after U.S. inflation reading
    Treasury yields ended a holiday-shortened New York trading session higher on Friday, cementing a weekly increase, after the release of the U.S. personal...  ( 24 min )
    IRS conducted Biden audits, House passes requirement for IRS audit of president
    For tax year 2021, the Bidens owed an additional $13. It could have been waived, the White House said, "but they chose to pay."  ( 46 min )
    3 High Dividend Stocks With High Expected Returns for 2023
    Each of these names offers a yield of at least 5%.  ( 18 min )
    The 401(k) and IRA Changes to Consider After Congress Revised Many Retirement Laws
    Americans will need to rethink how they save after Congress passed a series of new retirement laws.  ( 23 min )
    Will Cathie Wood's ARKK Fund Bottom This Year? Check the Chart.
    Cathie Wood's ARKK fund is now down more than 80% from its high. Here's what the charts look like now.  ( 12 min )
    Over $30B of NFT Trading Volume on Ethereum Is Wash Trading, Research Suggests
    According to a report based on data pulled through Dune Analytics, the shady trades accounted for over half of the total NFT trade volumes in 2022, and nearly 45% of all-time NFT volume.  ( 46 min )
    Five Last-Minute Tax Deductions Before December 31
    The end of the calendar year is a great time to lock in tax deductions.  ( 12 min )
    Couples with strong relationships have these money issues in common
    Sharing your financial life with a partner is key to happiness.  ( 25 min )
    Michael Bloomberg launches bid to break up Murdoch’s print empire
    Michael Bloomberg is launching a bid to break up Rupert Murdoch’s print newspaper empire with a takeover of the publisher behind the Wall Street Journal.  ( 47 min )
    Semiconductor Stocks Brace For Bumpy 2023; Here's Who Can Weather The Storm
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    AT&T, BlackRock Form JV Focusing On Commercial Fiber Network
    AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) and BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) BlackRock Alternatives have signed an agreement to form a joint venture to operate a commercial fiber platform. Additional terms were not disclosed. The newly formed joint venture, Gigapower LLC, is expected to provide a fiber network to internet service providers (ISPs) and other businesses across the U.S. Gigapower plans to deploy a fiber network to an initial 1.5 million customer locations nationwide using a commercial open-access platform. G  ( 46 min )
    This 73-Year-Old Investment Strategy Is Still Working Today
    In a lousy year for the market, these 'Benjamin Graham Defensive' stocks outperformed.  ( 12 min )
    Apple Hubs In India, Vietnam Next Year; China Exodus By 2025. Are Beaten Down Tech Stocks A Buy Now?
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    Natural Gas Prices Advance On Frigid Temps; Gas Stocks Mixed With Freeport LNG Delay
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    Crypto Is ‘Effectively Nonexistent’ for Big Institutions, JPMorgan’s Gross Says
    (Bloomberg) -- Money managers who have avoided the many ups and downs of cryptocurrencies may be feeling relieved for having done so, according to a senior investment strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management. Most Read from BloombergChina Estimates Covid Surge Is Infecting 37 Million People a DayEastern US Power Grid Orders Cuts Amid System-Wide EmergencyAlameda’s Former CEO Ellison Said She, Bankman-Fried Misled FTX LendersPower Outages, Flight Delays as US Storm Leaves Trail of ChaosElon Musk W  ( 47 min )
    'The next global Lehman': Robert Kiyosaki just issued a dire warning about the current pension crisis, says 'fake money savers' will feel the most pain — he likes these 3 real assets
    This could put a dent in your retirement plans.  ( 48 min )
    Adidas scrambling to sell $530 million in Yeezys after cutting ties with Ye, report says
    At the end of this year alone, Yeezys made up an estimated $1.8 billion in annual revenue for Adidas, or 7% of their totals, the Financial Times said.  ( 45 min )
    IRS Delays Gig-Tax Filing Rule for Side Hustles of More Than $600
    The Internal Revenue Service gives millions of Americans a one-year reprieve on new 1099-K tax-reporting requirements, offering relief to users of e-commerce platforms such as eBay, Etsy and Airbnb.  ( 26 min )
    Tesla stock bull: The company is a sustainability 'behemoth'
    Tesla has found a steadfast bull.  ( 46 min )
    Expion360 stock skyrockets in active trading after exclusive lithium battery supply deal
    Shares of Expion360 Inc. rocketed 154.5% in very active midday trading Friday, enough to make them the biggest gainers listed on major U.S. exchanges, after...  ( 23 min )
    Oil prices: Predictions for 2023
    Crude oil prices were on a roller coaster ride in 2022, going north of $130 in March amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  ( 47 min )
    Which Billionaire Owns The Most Land In The U.S.? Hint, It's Not Bill Gates
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    Dow Jones Futures Fall After GDP, Jobless Claims; CarMax Plunges On 'Vehicle Affordability Issues'
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    When To Sell Stocks: New Highs In Weak Volume Signal Breakdowns
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    CarMax stock plunges, as ‘vehicle affordability challenges’ lead to big earnings miss
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    Earn extra money with a side gig—here are 6 good ones for retirees
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    Tencent Billionaire Goes on a Tirade as Cracks Appear in Empire
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    6 Defensive Healthcare Stocks for 2023
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    Costco Stock Is on Sale. It’s a Good Time to Buy.
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    Your Retirement Plans Will Change With the $1.7 Trillion Federal Spending Bill
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    Hundreds of workers leaving Tyson Foods as company closes offices: report
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    Brace for a Recession Next Year. But the Outlook Isn’t All Doom and Gloom.
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    Caroline Ellison, Associate of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
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    Needham Names NVIDIA a Top Stock Pick for 2023
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    S&P 500 Index Regains Key Level, But Stay Cautious; Tesla Doubles U.S. Discount
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    Alameda's Caroline Ellison, FTX's Gary Wang Plead Guilty to DOJ 'Fraud' Charges, Also Settle With SEC, CFTC
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    Micron Sees Late ’23 Memory Rebound. But It’s Cutting Staff And Trimming CapEx.
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    De Tweede Kamer is akkoord gegaan met de invoering van een nieuw pensioenstelsel. De Kamer voerde jarenlang debatten over het nieuwe stelsel en stelde er duizenden Kamervragen over. Als ook de Eerste Kamer binnen enkele maanden akkoord is, gaan de nieuwe regels medio 2023 in. Het duurt dan nog wel enkele jaren voordat je daar iets van merkt.  ( 4 min )
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    Justitie eist voor de rechtbank Amsterdam een boete van 100.000 euro voor staalconcern Tata Steel vanwege zogeheten grafietregens, de verspreiding van gevaarlijke stofwolken. Volgens het Openbaar Ministerie (OM) heeft de staalfabrikant in IJmuiden de milieuregels overtreden.  ( 3 min )
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    De Turkse centrale bank handhaaft het belangrijkste rentetarief op 9 procent. Daarmee geeft de centrale bank nog steeds gehoor aan de oproep van de Turkse president Recep Tayyip Erdogan om de rente voor het einde van het jaar terug te brengen tot onder de 10 procent.  ( 3 min )
    Gasprijs daalt richting 90 euro door beter weer en prijsplafond
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    Top 3 Telemedicine Companies for 2022
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    Non-Recourse Debt: Definition, Example, Vs. Recourse Debt
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    Bilateral Tax Agreement
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    Top Energy Stocks
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    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 21, 2022: Rates jump
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    Gift of Equity: What It Is, How It Works, Taxes, and Pros & Cons
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    Micron To Reduce Workforce By Almost 5,000 Due to Plunging Demand
    Micron will trim its headcount and suspend bonuses in an effort to weather the largest supply and demand imbalance in over a decade.  ( 10 min )
    Dependents: Definition, Types, and Tax Credits
    A dependent is a person who entitles a taxpayer to claim dependent-related tax benefits that reduce the amount of tax that the taxpayer owes.  ( 20 min )
    FTX Executives Plead Guilty to Fraud as Bankman-Fried Is Extradited to U.S.
    FTX's co-founder and the CEO of Alameda Research pleaded guilty to fraud as former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried arrived in New York after extradition.  ( 11 min )
    Top Penny Stocks
    ADMA Biologics, Borr Drilling, and Nordic American Tankers have soared as much as 173% in the past year while the large-cap Russell 1000 has fallen 17% and the small-cap Russell 2000 lost almost a fifth of its value.  ( 18 min )
    Goldman Sachs to Get Out of the Personal Loans Business
    The investment bank has offered personal loans through its retail arm, Marcus.  ( 10 min )
    How High-Deductible Health Plans Work
    A high-deductible health plan is a health insurance plan that can save you money with lower premiums and a tax break on health savings accounts.  ( 20 min )
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    Capital Gains: Definition, Rules, Taxes, and Asset Types
    A capital gain refers to the increase in a capital asset's value and is considered to be realized when the asset is sold.  ( 19 min )
    Retirement Contribution Definition
    A retirement contribution is a payment into a retirement plan, either pretax or after-tax.  ( 19 min )
    Can an FSA Be Used for a Gym Membership?
    Discover that funds from a flexible spending account typically cannot be used to pay for a gym membership unless a doctor issues a special prescription.  ( 16 min )
    Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Definitions Explained
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    The Outlook for the Social Security Cap
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    How Old Do I Need to Be to Open a Roth IRA?
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    Statute of Frauds: Purpose, Contracts It Covers, and Exceptions
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    Micron To Reduce Workforce By Almost 5,000 Due to Plunging Demand
    Micron will trim its headcount and suspend bonuses in an effort to weather the largest supply and demand imbalance in over a decade.  ( 1 min )

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    Ex Works (EXW) Defined, Pros and Cons, Plus More Incoterms
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    Are Personal Loans Considered Income?
    Personal loans are not considered income and cannot be taxed unless the loan is forgiven.  ( 15 min )
    Consumer Confidence Index (CCI): Definition and What It Indicates
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    Tesla stock’s losing streak continues after report of hiring freeze, layoff plans
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    ‘Power Failure’ Review: Who Lost General Electric?
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    Investor Daniel Loeb Unleashes Criticism of Ark's Cathie Wood
    Wood’s flagship Ark Innovation ETF has dropped 66% year to date, and is down 80% from its February 2021 peak.  ( 11 min )
    Micron to Cut 10% of Workforce as Demand for Computer Chips Slumps
    (Bloomberg) -- Micron Technology Inc., the largest US maker of memory chips, gave a lackluster revenue outlook for the current period, indicating the slump in demand for computer components will drag on, and said it will reduce its workforce by about 10% over the next year. Most Read from BloombergI’ve Seen Trump’s Tax Returns and Now You Can, TooMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on EngineeringMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares RetreatMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After  ( 47 min )
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    Gold Drops as Dollar Gains; Investors Await US Inflation Data
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    Micron sales dive nearly 50%, and decline is expected to get worse as layoffs planned
    Micron Technology Inc. shares held steady in the extended session Wednesday after the memory-chip maker's quarterly results fell short of Wall Street...  ( 24 min )
    Micron Misses Quarterly Targets Amid Memory-Chip Sales Slump
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    Tech stocks: The 'best' and worst performers of 2022
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    Energy Stocks Will Be Hot Again in 2023. But Now It’s About Dividends
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    GE HealthCare Stock Is Trading. We Were Wrong.
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    Can You Grow an IRA to Millions or Even Billions?
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    Possible Tesla bounce good for a trade, but not an investment, says technical analyst
    A potential bounce for beaten-down Tesla Inc. shares could be worthwhile for short-term traders, says a widely followed technical analyst.  ( 24 min )
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    Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google has for years struggled to improve its position in the cloud market versus leaders like Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT). An internal estimate by Google, from a leaked Microsoft document and some extrapolation of other market statistics, indicated Google Cloud believes it’s closer to second place than analysts think, CNBC reports. Google estimated that Microsoft generated under $29 billion in Azure consumption reve  ( 46 min )
    Tesla’s stock drop has been bad. But this company has wiped out more investor wealth in 2022.
    Despite all the pain from Elon Musk's Twitter distractions, Tesla ranks fourth on a list of the worst S&P 500 stocks of 2022 by market-value decline.  ( 27 min )
    Is a 2023 stock-market rebound in store after 2022 selloff? What history says about back-to-back losing years.
    History shows back-to-back losing years for the stocks are rare --- but a rebound might not be a sure thing. Here's what investors need to know.  ( 26 min )
    Oil and energy prices are moving in opposite directions, what’s going on?
    Crude oil prices are moving in the opposite direction of energy stocks over the last three months amid unique economic pressures  ( 47 min )
    AT&T Stung Investors by Spinning Off Warner Bros. Discovery
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    Lyft Makes Morningstar's List of Cheapest Stocks
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    Congress wants to change how you save for retirement — here's how
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    With Bear Market Scars, These 26 Stocks Expect Up To 1,220% Growth
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    Markets Are Wrong on Fed Rate Hikes, Morgan Stanley’s Caron Says
    (Bloomberg) -- Markets aren’t prepared for how far US central bankers are willing to go to tame the hottest inflation in a generation, according to Morgan Stanley’s Jim Caron.Most Read from BloombergI’ve Seen Trump’s Tax Returns and Now You Can, TooMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on EngineeringMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares RetreatMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatting’ Spree, US SaysEven t  ( 47 min )
    Homebuyers are using all-cash offers to get around high mortgage rates — here are the cities where cash is becoming more common
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    Tesla Stock Is Having Its Worst Quarter Ever. Elon Musk Blames ‘Financial Math.’
    Tesla's valuation has fallen below that of Johnson & Johnson and Exxon Mobil.  ( 22 min )
    Ask an Advisor: My Investments Are ‘Dwindling Away Slowly.' Should We Flee to Cash?
    My wife and I currently have roughly $250,000, with half in our Roth individual retirement account (IRA) and a few small annuities, and the other half in various checking accounts and a money market account. We are both retired, have … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: My Investments Are ‘Dwindling Away Slowly.' Should We Flee to Cash? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    I'm a Small-Cap Guy, but Disney, Wells Fargo Suddenly Look Entertaining
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    Don’t Overlook This Kind of Investment. It’s Offering 6% to 8% Yields.
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    The Secure 2.0 Act Is Nearing the Finish Line in Congress. Here’s What’s in the Retirement Bill.
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    11 high-yield dividend stocks that are Wall Street’s favorites for 2023
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    Carnival Beats Earnings Estimates, but Fuel and Food Costs Soared
    Carnival posted an adjusted loss of 85 cents a share on revenue of $3.84 billion.  ( 21 min )
    Here are the 3 big bets Warren Buffett is taking into 2023 — if you're worried about the new year, it might be time to follow along
    Bonus: this trio provides diversification.  ( 47 min )
    Dow Jones Rallies After Economic Data; Nike Surges 15% On Earnings; Tesla Hits New Low
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    Musk Blames Financial Math for Tesla’s Stock Fall. He Needs More Lessons.
    Tesla's valuation has fallen below that of Johnson & Johnson and Exxon Mobil.  ( 22 min )
    Carnival posts narrower-than-expected adjusted loss but revenue misses mark
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    Stock market news live updates: Stocks rise as Wall Street fights back from sell-off
    U.S. stocks pushed higher at Wednesday's open, as strong earnings from Nike and FedEx offered a boost to investors looking to claw back from a recent bout of selling.  ( 47 min )
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    There’s been no hiding place for most investors seeking shelter from 2022’s stormy market conditions. Most corners of the market have been subjected to a torrid time, pushed under by a combination of soaring inflation, the aggressive interest rate hikes taken in order to tame it, and a global macro environment rocked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s zero-Covid policies. The fear now is that a recession in 2023 is all but inevitable – either of the mild variety or a lengthy and painful  ( 49 min )
    Super rich New Yorkers — including billionaire Carl Icahn — are fleeing the Big Apple in droves. Here are the top 3 states they're escaping to
    These snowbirds are heading south for the winter. And staying put.  ( 48 min )
    Nike says 'inventory peak is behind us' as stock soars after earnings
    Nike’s record revenue in its latest quarter overshadowed a lingering inventory issue and continued pressure on margins.  ( 47 min )
    Labor shortage: These are the states with the most job openings
    As the ongoing labor shortage continues stifling America's economy from fully recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, some states are having to fight harder than others to attract talent.  ( 47 min )
    84% of Retirees Are Making This RMD Mistake
    Though retirees are only required to take a certain portion of their retirement savings out as distributions each year, a study from JPMorgan Chase shows that there is likely good reason to take out more. A withdrawal approach based solely on … Continue reading → The post 84% of Retirees Are Making This RMD Mistake appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Good News: There's a Silver-Lining to the Beating Your Portfolio Took in 2022
    If you're one of the more than 24 million new investors who've jumped into stocks since 2016, you've never seen a down market except for 2018, when stocks were off a mere 6%. For this year, stocks are off more … Continue reading → The post There's a Silver-Lining to the Beating Your Portfolio Took: Tax-Loss Harvesting appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Nuclear Power Is About to Get a $1 Trillion Boost
    The Oregon Group's "The Start of the Uranium Bull Market and the Coming of the Second Atomic Age" can be read in its entirety here.  ( 51 min )
    Bitcoin miner Core Scientific files for bankruptcy
    The collapse in crypto prices this year continues to have ripple effects through the industry, with bitcoin mining operations now finding themselves distressed.  ( 47 min )
    Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Files for Chapter 11
    The declining price of bitcoin and rising costs for electricity pushed the company into bankruptcy.  ( 26 min )
    Comcast Keeps Raising Prices, but Customers Have Another Choice
    T-Mobile will help people pay off their Comcast bills if they make the switch.  ( 11 min )
    First Mover Americas: One of the Largest Bitcoin Miners Goes Bankrupt
    The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Dec. 21, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.  ( 46 min )
    11 Big Companies' Profit Will Boom In 2023, Analysts Say
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    War of Words Between Elon Musk and a Tesla Investor
    Tesla's stock market rout created frustration that turned into revolt with investors.  ( 15 min )
    Vietnam's VinFast Scores All Approvals To Sell First Electric SUVs In US
    Vietnamese electric carmaker VinFast has received all the necessary certifications to sell cars in the U.S. The first batch of VinFast’s 999 electric vehicles arrived in the U.S. as the Silver Queen Ocean vessel docked at the Port of Benicia in California. The company will begin delivering vehicles to customers by the end of December. The VF 8 City Edition will enable direct customer experience of VinFast vehicles from 2022 in the U.S. Also Read: Toyota CEO Reserves Doubts Over Going Solely EV A  ( 46 min )
    Rite Aid shares rally in premarket on narrower-than-expected loss and revenue beat
    Rite Aid Corp. undefined shares rose 7.7% in premarket trades after the pharmacy chain posted a narrower-than-expected loss and beat its revenue target. Rite...  ( 23 min )
    New research claims the bear market won’t be over until the VIX says so.
    Most bear markets end with stock investors in deep despair.  ( 25 min )
    Germany’s Pivot to Piped Kazakh Oil Looks Like a Pipe Dream
    (Bloomberg) -- Germany is days from halting piped oil imports from Russia, creating pressure to find alternatives.Most Read from BloombergMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on EngineeringMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares RetreatMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatting’ Spree, US SaysTrump’s Tax Records to Be Released by Democrats After House Panel VoteThe nation’s economy ministry in Berlin confirm  ( 49 min )
    Core Scientific Files for Bankruptcy. Crypto Miners Are at Rock Bottom.
    Bitcoin miners like Core Scientific have been hit by a triple-whammy of tumbling token prices, rising competition, and skyrocketing energy costs.  ( 22 min )
    'They will come to a bad ending': Just over a year since its $69K peak, Bitcoin has plummeted more than 70% — here's why Warren Buffett has hated cryptocurrency all along
    The Oracle of Omaha never saw a future in cryptocurrency.  ( 48 min )
    JPMorgan, Goldman Say Stocks Recovery Won’t Be Easy in 2023
    (Bloomberg) -- Investors ready to turn the page on the worst year for equities since the global financial crisis should brace for more pain heading into 2023.Most Read from BloombergMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on EngineeringMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares RetreatMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatting’ Spree, US SaysTrump’s Tax Records to Be Released by Democrats After House Panel VoteTha  ( 51 min )
    7 financial advisers on what they are personally doing with their money in 2023 to weather a possible recession
    What financial planners are doing to prepare for a tough economy.  ( 24 min )
    Musk argues with Tesla shareholders as EV company falls below Exxon Mobil in market value: ‘Read your old Securities Analysis 101 textbook’
    Tesla shareholders think Elon Musk is distracted by Twitter, while the Tesla CEO blames the Fed.  ( 47 min )
    Nike stock surges as its biggest problem may be vanishing
    Nike is fixing one its biggest issues of the last six months.  ( 47 min )
    FTX Collapse: Bankman-Fried May Be Extradited on December 21
    The co-founder of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange has agreed to his extradition.  ( 11 min )
    Cathie Wood Loads Up Tesla Amid Growing Criticism of Elon Musk
    (Bloomberg) -- Cathie Wood ramped up purchases of Tesla Inc. shares in the fourth quarter even as concerns over Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s ability to manage businesses rise, potentially signifying her faith in the billionaire and electric vehicles. Most Read from BloombergMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on Engineering TeamsMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares RetreatAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nat  ( 46 min )
    REIT Preferred is Overlooked and Offers 6% to 8% Yields
    Higher rates are attracting more individual investors to the preferred stock market, and REITS are a relatively small subset.  ( 22 min )
    Elon Musk says he’ll step down as Twitter CEO when he finds ‘someone foolish enough to take the job’
    In a tongue-in-cheek tweet, Musk, who bought Twitter for $44 billion in October, said: "I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take...  ( 23 min )
    Bitcoin’s Biggest Trade Goes From Hero Creator to Widow Maker
    (Bloomberg) -- Grayscale Investments’ proposal to buy out certain holders of its flagship Bitcoin trust is the money manager’s latest bid to stanch losses in a fund that’s been a linchpin in the dramatic rise and fall of the cryptocurrency universe.Most Read from BloombergMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on EngineeringMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares RetreatAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatti  ( 50 min )
    Meet the Biotech Stock That Jumped Over 260% in One Day
    Standard market action is of little interest to stocks operating in the biotech space that happen to post good news. Say, the market is taking a beating – a regular occurrence these days – and a biotech announces results that show a clinical trial has gone very well, indicating its drug could help patients suffering from a hard-to-treat condition, then what do you get? A stock that completely sidesteps the overall pullback – and some. Case in point: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL) shares blasted  ( 46 min )
    Will Buffett Bet Big On Oil Again In 2023?
    Buffett has been doubling down on his energy investments while trimming his banking holdings this year, and for 2023, his love for the energy sector may not wane  ( 50 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Rise On Nike As Market Rally Snaps Losing Streak; Tesla Meltdown Continues
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    Jamie Dimon Is More Crucial Than Ever to the Bank He's Run for 17 Years
    (Bloomberg) -- The cocktails flowed as guests arrived that evening at what was once the lavish library of J. Pierpont Morgan, the greatest banker of his time.Most Read from BloombergMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on EngineeringMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares RetreatMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatting’ Spree, US SaysTrump’s Tax Records to Be Released by Democrats After House Panel VoteIt  ( 51 min )
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    Kleinste stijging van huizenprijzen in ruim zes jaar
    De prijzen van koopwoningen waren afgelopen maand 4,9 procent hoger dan een jaar geleden. In oktober waren huizen die van eigenaar wisselden nog 7,8 procent duurder dan in dezelfde maand een jaar geleden, melden statistiekbureau CBS en het Kadaster.  ( 2 min )
    Negen op de tien mensen hebben volgens Schouten energietoeslag aangevraagd
    Ongeveer 90 procent van de mensen die recht hebben op de energietoeslag van 1.300 euro heeft die ook aangevraagd. Dat zei minister Carola Schouten (Armoedebeleid) woensdag in de Tweede Kamer.  ( 3 min )
    Etos-winkels gesloten vanwege stakingen personeel
    De stakingen bij drogisterijketen Etos duren voort, omdat een nieuwe branche-cao uitblijft. In Haarlem waren woensdag maar liefst twintig filialen gesloten, aangezien een deel van de werknemers actievoert.  ( 3 min )
    Winkeliers vrezen voor extreme huurverhoging vanaf januari
    Duizenden winkeliers krijgen vanaf januari te maken met een huurverhoging van ruim 14 procent. "Veel verhuurders berekenen de inflatie een-op-een door aan ondernemers. En zij hebben al te maken met een hoge energierekening", zegt Marcel Evers van INretail, de brancheorganisatie voor de sport-, mode- en schoenenbranche.  ( 3 min )
    Meer mensen doen nog snel een belastingvrije schenking van een ton
    Vanaf 1 januari is het gedaan met de jubelton. De belastingvrije schenking voor verbouwing of aflossing van een koophuis wordt dan drastisch verlaagd: van meer dan een ton naar een schamele 28.947 euro. Notarissen zien extra toeloop in de laatste periode dat de regeling nog riant is.  ( 4 min )
    Meer mensen doen nog gauw een belastingvrije schenking van een ton
    Vanaf 1 januari is het gedaan met de jubelton. De belastingvrije schenking voor verbouwing of aflossing van een koophuis wordt dan drastisch verlaagd: van meer dan een ton naar een schamele 28.947 euro. Notarissen zien extra toeloop in de laatste periode dat de regeling nog riant is.  ( 4 min )
    EU akkoord met redding Duitse energiereus Uniper
    Het Duitse energieconcern Uniper mag worden gered door de Duitse staat. De Europese Commissie heeft daar toestemming voor gegeven, al moet het bedrijf wel enkele onderdelen van de hand doen. De energiecentrales die Uniper in Nederland heeft, hoeft het niet te verkopen, meldt een woordvoerder aan NU.nl.  ( 3 min )
    Rusland opent groot nieuw gasveld voor China
    Rusland neemt een groot gasveld in het oosten van het land in gebruik om via de Siberische pijplijn gas naar China te transporteren.  ( 3 min )
    Gasprijs duikt onder de 100 euro door zachter weer en EU-akkoord
    De prijs voor 1 megawattuur gas was woensdag korte tijd lager dan 97 euro. Het is voor het eerst sinds oktober dat handelaren op de belangrijkste Europese handelsbeurs daar minder dan 100 euro aan kwijt waren.  ( 3 min )
    Risico's bij gebruik slaapapneuapparaat volgens Philips 'zeer klein'
    Voor gebruikers van slaapapneuapparaten van Philips is het risico op gezondheidsklachten zeer klein, stelt het medisch technologiebedrijf. De tests van de eerste generatie zogeheten DreamStation-apparaten bevestigen volgens het concern vroege resultaten van afgelopen zomer. Twee derde van alle teruggeroepen apparaten zijn van dit type.  ( 3 min )
    3M van de Post-it en mondkapjes stopt met moeilijk afbreekbare chemicaliën
    Chemieconcern 3M, dat veel mensen zullen kennen van de Post-its en mondkapjes, stopt met het maken en gebruiken van de niet of nauwelijks afbreekbare poly- en perfluoroalkylstoffen (PFAS). Dat heeft het Amerikaanse concern bekendgemaakt.  ( 3 min )
    3M van de Post-it en mondkapjes stopt met eeuwige chemicaliën
    Chemieconcern 3M, dat veel mensen zullen kennen van de Post-its en mondkapjes, stopt het maken en gebruiken van het niet of nauwelijks afbreekbare per- en polyfluoroalkylstoffen (PFAS). Dat heeft het Amerikaanse concern bekendgemaakt.  ( 3 min )
    Feestdagen vallen iets gunstiger; volgend jaar wordt een 'werknemersparadijs'
    De feestdagen vallen voor werknemers dit jaar iets gunstiger dan vorig jaar, maar het kan zeker nog beter. Viel Kerst vorig jaar nog helemaal in een weekend, nu is Tweede Kerstdag een maandag en daarmee voor velen een 'gratis' vrije dag. Maar Nieuwjaarsdag, ook een erkende feestdag, valt op een zondag dus die is voor de werkgever.  ( 3 min )
    Jubelton kent nog een opleving op weg naar het einde
    Vanaf 1 januari is het gedaan met de jubelton. De belastingvrije schenking voor verbouwing of aflossing van een koophuis wordt dan drastisch verlaagd: van meer dan een ton naar een schamele 28.947 euro. Notarissen zien extra toeloop in de laatste periode dat de regeling nog riant is.  ( 4 min )
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    Japan Market Tremor Bruises Bonds as Yen Soars
    The nation's central bank lifted its 10-year yield ceiling to 0.5% in the latest sign of global monetary tightening  ( 1 min )
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    Nike Shares Jump on Earnings and Sales Surprise
    Shares of Nike (NKE) jumped over 13% in pre-market trading Wednesday after the athletic apparel maker posted earnings and revenue that topped analyst expectations, though inventories remain high.  ( 1 min )

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    401(k) auto-enrollment and other big changes to retirement plans in omnibus bill for 2023
    The Secure 2.0 Act could become law as Congress finalizes a bill to avoid a government shutdown. That would mean changes for 401(k) retirement plans.  ( 48 min )
    MariaDB lost more than 50% of its value in its first 2 days as a public company
    The Finnish database company, whose U.S. headquarters and CEO are based in Redwood City, went public Monday in a merger with a blank-check company.  ( 15 min )
    Stocks moving after hours: Nike, FedEx, Workday
    Stocks moving in after hours: Nike, FedEx, Workday  ( 46 min )
    Billionaire David Rubenstein Says Recession Is Likely, but Stays Heavily Invested in These 2 Stocks
    The voices issuing warnings of an impending recession have been growing louder. The feeling on Wall Street is that one is all but inevitable right now. One prominent name to wade in on the matter is billionaire David Rubenstein. The Carlyle Group co-founder believes that due to the current economic environment of "jacked up" interest rates, gross domestic product growth is set to decelerate, bringing in to play a recession. Not only that, but he also thinks the Fed is unlikely to put the brakes  ( 49 min )
    Tesla stock plunges as investors fear Twitter dramas, loss of China sales
    Tesla shares fell 8.12% Tuesday after Wall Street downgraded price targets on the electric vehicle maker's stock. Analysts fear that CEO Elon Musk is distracted by his hostile takeover and micromanagement of Twitter, and that China sales will be affected by the Chinese government allowing COVID-19 to spread after ending its stance on harsh restrictions. Tesla's shares hit a more than two-year low of $138 at the time this article was published.  ( 49 min )
    Two Biotech CEOs Indicted on Securities Fraud Charges
    The former chief executive of CytoDyn and the CEO of a company that managed its clinical trials allegedly made fraudulent claims about an experimental drug.  ( 25 min )
    FedEx Earnings Slide Deepens As Weaker Demand Weighs On Delivery Volumes
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    BlackBerry’s third quarter tops Wall Street’s earnings expectations
    Cybersecurity and Internet-of-Things company BlackBerry Ltd. late Tuesday reported quarterly results that topped Wall Street expectations, although shares...  ( 23 min )
    Musk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as Tesla Shares Retreat
    (Bloomberg) -- Elon Musk pushed back on criticism from one of Tesla Inc.’s most vocal supporters amid growing concern about the chief executive officer’s ability to manage Twitter Inc. and his other businesses.Most Read from BloombergMusk Is Looking for a New Twitter CEO After Losing PollAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatting’ Spree, US SaysMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersRussian Gas Flows to Europe Unaffected After Pipeline BlastJustin Bieber Urges Fa  ( 46 min )
    FedEx Earnings Drop Highlights a Slowing Economy
    Tuesday evening, FedEx reported fiscal second -quarter earnings per of $3.18 from $22.8 billion in sales. Wall Street was looking for earnings per share of $2.81 from $23.7 billion in sales.  ( 21 min )
    Applied Materials to expand manufacturing in Silicon Valley, Texas
    Applied Materials Inc. said late Tuesday it plans to make “multi-billion-dollar investments” to expand its manufacturing capacity between now and 2030. The...  ( 22 min )
    Micron earnings: Memory-chip slowdown appears to be far from over
    Micron Technology Inc. shares have fallen more than 45% this year, but the memory-chip specialist is not out of the woods yet, as demand continues to be weak.  ( 26 min )
    Silvergate Reviewing FTX-Alameda Transactions
    Silvergate Capital Corp. is reviewing transactions between Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX and his investment firm Alameda Research, the bank told three U.S. senators. Transactions between those entities have become a focal point for investigators trying to figure out FTX’s collapse last mo  ( 27 min )
    Tesla Stock Just Keeps Falling. The ‘Chart’ Is In Control.
    Since electric-vehicle giant Tesla reported third-quarter numbers in October, negative stock-price momentum has been building, helping to complete a troubling head-and-shoulders stock-chart pattern that began in early 2021.  ( 22 min )
    Top M&A Target: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Could Be Next After Successful NASH Data, Analyst Says
    Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: MDGL) has announced positive topline results from the pivotal Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH biopsy trial of resmetirom. JMP has raised the price target from $182 to $312 and reiterates its Market Outperform rating. Resmetirom looks approvable based on Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH data, the analyst said. The analyst raised POS for resmetirom to 90% in both the U.S. and EU (from 70% and 60%, respectively) with peak sales of ~$5 billion and ~$1.5 billion (compared to $3 billion  ( 46 min )
    Massive changes could be coming for your 401(k)—here’s what you need to know
    Americans could start saving a lot more for retirement.  ( 47 min )
    Top Dividend Stock: Devon Energy Boasts Eye-Watering 8.7% Yield
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    After Tesla stock lost ‘critical battle line,’ shares plunge toward worst month, quarter and year in history
    Evercore analysts Chris McNally, Doug Dutton and Isaac Avla on Tuesday slashed their price target on the electric-vehicle maker to $200 from $300  ( 26 min )
    Tesla stock concerns go beyond Elon Musk multitasking at Twitter: Analyst
    The concerns mount on Tesla.  ( 46 min )
    The world’s top stock strategist says an ‘earnings recession’ is coming for markets—and it could be similar to what happened during the 2008 financial crisis
    Corporate earnings are set to take a hit and Wall Street isn't properly anticipating it, Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson warns. And when earnings fall, so will stocks.  ( 48 min )
    Big changes to the retirement system are included in Congress’s end-of-year bill
    These include increasing the age for required minimum distributions from retirement plans to pushing businesses to get more employees enrolled in plans.  ( 48 min )
    Disney, Amazon May Join an Unenviable Club of 44 Stocks
    With the S&P 500 off nearly 19% this year, it is little wonder that many stocks are deep in the red. Yet it is striking that some pandemic winners have given up all their gains in recent years.  ( 21 min )
    Pfizer Stock Is On A Two-Month Tear — Is It A Buy As The FDA Mulls Its RSV Shot?
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    Schwab: How To Build A $100,000 Retirement Planning Nest Egg
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    Deadly Blast Destroys Russia-Ukraine Gas Export Pipeline
    A gas pipeline in central Russia that brings gas from Russia's Arctic through Ukraine to Europe has been shut following a huge blast that ripped through and left three people dead and one injured  ( 46 min )
    As Buying Picks Up, I'm Snapping Up These 5 Stocks
    A little bounce action arrived Tuesday morning, and here's how I'm handling the market move -- and what I'll do if it keeps up.  ( 11 min )
    Why Tesla, GM stand to benefit from Treasury's EV tax credit rule delay
    Big news out of the federal government could be a big boon for certain automakers. The Treasury Department said yesterday it would delay releasing proposed guidance regarding the sourcing of EV batteries that are part of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) new $7,500 EV tax credit.  ( 48 min )
    Gov. Ron DeSantis takes steps to ‘help the average person’ afford a home: Real estate expert
    The Peebles Corporation's Don Peebles argues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made "a very smart move" passing property insurance reform which will "help the average person" afford a home.  ( 47 min )
    Retirees can safely withdraw more in 2023 and not run out of money, report finds
    Morningstar recommends withdrawing no more than 3.8% of your retirement savings in the first year, up from 3.3%.  ( 49 min )
    Elon Musk Picks High Stake Fight With Senator Elizabeth Warren
    The liberal senator wrote to the board of Tesla to inquire about Musk, amid revolt of individual investors.  ( 15 min )
    Cathie Wood's ARKK ETF Falls to Lowest Level Since 2017
    Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation exchange-traded fund fell to a five-year low Tuesday. The fund, known by its ticker symbol ARKK, dropped 0.7% to $31.97 Tuesday, the lowest level since August 2017. ARKK is down 79% from its all-time high. Many investors bought the dip in Ms. Wood's funds earlier this  ( 23 min )
    3 REITS That Just Increased Their Dividends
    Most everyone loves an early holiday present. And for some real estate investment trust (REIT) investors, that early gift came in the form of a dividend increase over the past two weeks. Of course, a dividend increase is great because it puts more income into the pockets of investors and increases the yield on their purchase price, but more importantly, a dividend increase also signals to the markets that the company expects to perform well, perhaps generating increases in revenue and funds from  ( 48 min )
    Residential REIT Centerspace: From $107.50 to $60.16 In 12 Months
    Shares of residential real estate investment trust (REIT) Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) sold with extraordinarily heavy volume and touched a brand new 52-week low. Based in Minot, North Dakota, Centerspace is a residential REIT focused on apartment homes. Its properties are found in Minneapolis, Denver and Omaha, Nebraska, among other Midwestern locations. The company is a smaller type of real estate investment trust with a market capitalization of $933 million. To compare, one of the majors in the fi  ( 47 min )
    My meme-stock fiasco
    I bought Blackberry stock in 2021. Sure, go ahead and laugh.  ( 49 min )
    Another Bitcoin Miner Teeters on the Edge of Bankruptcy
    (Bloomberg) -- Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc., once one of the largest public Bitcoin miners in the US, warned that it may seek bankruptcy protection while entering into debt restructuring talks with lender New York Digital Investment Group. Most Read from BloombergMusk Will Resign as Twitter CEO and Focus on Engineering TeamsAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatting’ Spree, US SaysMessi Evacuated by Helicopter After Crowds Swarm World Cup WinnersMusk Lashes Out at Unhappy Investor as  ( 48 min )
    Disney will start process to spin-off ESPN, ABC in 2023: Wells Fargo
    Wells Fargo is predicting big things for Disney's sports behemoth ESPN in 2023.  ( 47 min )
    Analysts Say Buy These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks — Including One With 26% Dividend Yield
    The big market headline this year – all year – has been the steady fall in stocks. The S&P 500 is down 20% for 2022, and the NASDAQ has fallen a disastrous 33%. And while recent data shows that there may be some hope on the inflation front, there may still be storm clouds massing for next year’s stock market. That’s the view of Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's chief equity strategist. He’s been a leading voice among the bears this year, and he’s not changing that tune as we head into the New Year.  ( 50 min )
    Raw Lithium Exports Banned in Zimbabwe as Demand and Prices Soar
    (Bloomberg) -- Zimbabwe has banned the export of unprocessed raw lithium with immediate effect as part of efforts to have the key raw material in electric-vehicle batteries processed locally. Most Read from BloombergMusk Is Looking for a New Twitter CEO After Losing PollAmazon Ring Cameras Used in Nationwide ‘Swatting’ Spree, US SaysJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MRussian Gas Flows to Europe Unaffected After Pipeline BlastYen Surges as Kuroda’s Yield Cap Sho  ( 47 min )
    This 28-year-old negotiated her pay to $500,000 — and found work-life balance
    How she job-hopped her way to half a million dollars in pay while also finding more time to spend with her family.  ( 24 min )
    Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7 Billion for Mistreating Customers
    (Bloomberg) -- Wells Fargo & Co. reached a $3.7 billion settlement with federal regulators, including a record $1.7 billion fine, to cover allegations that for years it mistreated millions of customers, causing some to lose their cars or homes.Most Read from BloombergMusk Narrows Voting on Twitter Policy to Blue Members After PollJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MYen Surges as Kuroda’s Yield Cap Shock Sparks Normalization BetsMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chie  ( 48 min )
    FuelCell Energy Stock Sinks On Wider Than Expected Q4 Loss, Despite Higher Sales
    FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ: FCEL) has reported Q4 FY22 revenues of $39.2 million, more than double from $13.9 million a year ago, missing the consensus of $43.8 million. The company reported an EPS loss of $(0.11), wider than the $(0.07) posted a year ago. The gross loss totaled $(15.2) million, compared to a gross loss of $(8.4) million a year ago, driven by higher manufacturing variances, $8.7 million of non-capitalizable costs related to the construction of Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM  ( 45 min )
    Secure 2.0 retirement measures included in omnibus spending package
    The Secure Act 2.0 is part of a spending bill that Congress is expected to vote on this week.  ( 24 min )
    How Much Are Capital Gains Taxes on Inherited Properties Going to Cost Me?
    When you inherit property, the IRS applies what is known as a stepped-up basis to that asset. Here's how capital gains are taxed on inherited property.  ( 49 min )
    Can I Convert an IRA to Roth After I Turn 60?
    Opening a Roth IRA after 60 means you don't have to worry about an early withdrawal penalty, but you'll have to wait five years to take out money tax-free.  ( 49 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Fall Ahead Of Economic Data; Tesla Stock Drops On Price Target Cuts
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    How Much Interest Will I Earn on $5 Million?
    When people think of their ideal nest egg, many aim for – or hope for – $1 million. They want a sufficient cushion to carry them and any loved ones through their golden years. However, that may not actually be … Continue reading → The post How Much Interest Will I Earn on $5 Million? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How to Invest $100,000 and Turn It Into $1 Million
    Are you wondering how to invest $100,000 and turn it into $1 million? With some patience and smart investing moves, it's not out of reach. Learn more here.  ( 50 min )
    Here's How Much Schwab Says You Need for Retirement
    A thousand workers told Schwab that they need an average of $1.7 million in savings to pay for retirement. But inflation, monthly expenses, stock market volatility and other retirement obstacles are keeping them from reaching their goals. Here's what the … Continue reading → The post Here's How Much Schwab Says You Need for Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )
    Vanguard vs. Fidelity vs. Schwab
    SmartAsset compares three of the largest investment companies based on usability, trade experience, offerings and cost. Learn more here.  ( 50 min )
    Rivian Picks Up a Buy Rating. Its Product Line Up and Amazon Partnership Shine.
    Rivian has had a difficult time ramping up production but investors will hope a new Buy rating can help turn the tide for the stock.  ( 22 min )
    Big Changes to 401(k) Retirement Plans Move Ahead in Congress
    Congress is on the verge of passing a bill that aims to help Americans save more for retirement, including raising the age people must start withdrawing money from tax-deferred retirement accounts.  ( 25 min )
    Why the Bank of Japan’s surprise policy twist is rattling global markets
    The Bank of Japan's surprise decision to widen the trading band around the country's 10-year government bond yield sent shock waves through global markets.  ( 24 min )
    Arcus Biosciences, Gilead shares are down after sharing data about new lung cancer drug
    Shares of Arcus Biosciences Inc. undefined were down 17.2% in premarket trading on Tuesday, the day after the company said the experimental treatment for...  ( 22 min )
    General Mills stock falls despite 2Q top and bottom line beat, raised earnings outlook
    The food giant remains focused on Accelerate, the growth strategy it launched in 2021  ( 23 min )
    Lucid Stock Rises as It Raises More Than $1.5 billion
    Lucid announced two separate transactions in which it is selling shares to raise money.  ( 21 min )
    Coinbase Stock Hits an All-Time Low. Where the Company Goes From Here.
    The exchange is suffering as interest in cryptocurrency trading plummets.  ( 22 min )
    Russia's Oil Exports Collapsed Since G-7 Sanctions Began
    (Bloomberg) -- Russia’s seaborne crude shipments collapsed in the first full week of Group of Seven sanctions targeting Moscow’s petroleum revenues, a potential source of alarm for governments around the world seeking to avoid disruption to the nation’s giant export program.Some of the plunge was exaggerated by work at a port in the Baltic that’s now finished, but there also appeared to be a shortage of ship owners willing to carry key cargoes from an export facility in Asia. Several other ports  ( 53 min )
    Verona Pharma's stock jumps 39% after sharing positive data for its COPD drug
    U.S.-listed shares of Verona Pharma Plc undefined rallied about 39% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said a Phase 3 clinical trial...  ( 22 min )
    Tesla stock gets more cautious comments from Wall Street
    And the negative comments on Tesla's stock keep piling up.  ( 46 min )
    These Will Be The Best 10 Stocks In 2023, Analysts Say
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    Fake meat sales are plunging because of high prices and being too 'woke' for consumers ⁠— here's the 1 key takeaway for investors
    Wokeness is turning off shoppers. Invest accordingly.  ( 47 min )
    Tesla’s Stock Price Target Is Cut Again. It’s Not Twitter This Time, It’s the Industry.
    Wall Street has expressed concern over Elon Musk's management of Twitter and how it's impacting Tesla. But there are other things to worry about besides social media.  ( 22 min )
    General Mills profit beats estimate, raises outlook
    General Mills Inc. undefined said Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose to $605.9 million, or $1.01 a share, from $597.2 million, or 97 cents a share in the...  ( 22 min )
    With new mortgages down 47%, US lenders are starting to go bankrupt — could this one factor trigger the worst surge of failures since 2008?
    Holding out hope for clear skies in real estate? You may be waiting a while.  ( 49 min )
    'Everything is on the table': Analysts eye next media mega-merger amid profit push
    After a challenging year for media companies, analysts expect merger activity to be abundant in 2023 as executive teams look for growth opportunities in the next phase of the streaming wars.  ( 50 min )
    Kuroda Shocker Is Just the Start of BOJ’s Risky Path Toward Exit
    (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda just gave investors a glimpse of what to expect when the world’s boldest experiment with ultra-loose monetary policy comes to an end.Most Read from BloombergMusk Narrows Voting on Twitter Policy to Blue Members After PollJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesYen Surges as Kuroda’s Yield Cap Shock Sparks Normalization BetsSBF Sent Back to Bahamian Jai  ( 52 min )
    Apple Christmas iPhone Sales Will Take Supply Chain Hit, Says JPMorgan; Cuts Price Target
    “We continue to see the supply shortfall continuing through year-end and impacting the typical seasonal uptick in iPhone volumes," said JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee.  ( 11 min )
    How can we solve the Social Security problem?
    We have too few workers and too many retirees dependent upon their labor. Have we reached a tipping point?  ( 25 min )
    Amazon stock is now down 50% this year and is at a 52-week low
    Amazon's stock has turned ice cold into 2023.  ( 46 min )
    Should I wait for the housing market to crash further before I buy a house? Here are 3 reasons why right now could be the very best time to jump in
    By 14 years and a million miles, it’s not 2008.  ( 48 min )
    Palantir’s SPAC Bets Backfire, Hitting Company’s Growth
    Unusual deals boosted growth but are now a risk to the software maker.  ( 26 min )
    New electric car buying incentives kick in Jan. 1, and a lot has changed. Here’s an explainer.
    The rules are evolving. That means that the best time to buy an EV depends on everything from which car you want to your current income. We break it down for...  ( 26 min )
    U.S. stock futures see choppy trading after Bank of Japan signals policy shift
    S&P 500 futures pare early sharp losses as traders note market may be oversold after falling to near 6-week low on company earnings fears.  ( 25 min )
    Tesla Investors Want the Twitter Overhang Gone. Here’s When It Might End.
    Tesla investors want to recover the $230 billion in market value that has evaporated since Elon Musk took control of Twitter. Musk's past controversies may provide a clue.  ( 22 min )
    Yen Surges as Kuroda’s Yield Cap Shock Heralds BOJ Normalization
    (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda shocked markets by doubling a cap on 10-year yields, sparking a jump in the yen and a slide in government bonds in a move that helps pave the way for possible policy normalization under a new governor.Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOMusk Says Twitter Will Restrict Votin  ( 50 min )
    Japan Blindsides Traders to Echo Christmas Day Surprise of 1989
    (Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan’s latest policy shock is cementing the central bank’s reputation for using the element of surprise to achieve its strategic goals. Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOMusk Says Twitter Will Restrict Voting on Policy to Blue MembersTech’s Bust Delivers Bruising Blow to Hollowed-Out San Francisco  ( 48 min )
    Global Markets Jolted as BOJ Surprises With Yield Policy Tweak
    (Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan sent shock waves through markets after it unexpectedly revised its yield-curve-control policy, signaling that the developed world’s last holdout to rock-bottom interest rates is inching toward policy normalization.Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOTech’s Bust Delivers Bruising Blow to Hollowe  ( 48 min )
    Yen Surges on BOJ Shift; S&P 500 Futures Drop: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- The yen strengthened as the Bank of Japan said it would let benchmark bond yields rise further. The unexpected decision sent Japanese stocks and US and European equity futures lower. Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOTech’s Bust Delivers Bruising Blow to Hollowed-Out San FranciscoMessi May Not Be Soccer’s GOAT  ( 47 min )
    Bank of Japan Lets Interest Rates Rise, Causing Yen to Surge
    The surprise decision prompted the yen, which has fallen against the dollar for much of this year, to rise sharply.  ( 24 min )
    Disney stock on its way to worst year since 1974 after ‘Avatar’ sequel disappoints
    "Avatar: The Way of Water" couldn't reverse Walt Disney Co.'s recent stock funk.  ( 23 min )
    The Top 5 U.S. Oil And Gas Dividend Stocks For 2023
    With the risk of a recession looming large in 2023, energy stocks with strong dividend payments are looking increasingly promising for investors  ( 49 min )
    Musk Says Twitter Will Restrict Voting on Policy to Blue Members
    (Bloomberg) -- Twitter Inc. will restrict voting on major policy decisions to paying Twitter Blue subscribers, company owner Elon Musk said in one of his first tweets following a poll calling for him to step down.Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MTech’s Bust Delivers Bruising Blow to Hollowed-Out San FranciscoMessi May Not B  ( 46 min )
    Lucid Stock Rises as It Raises More than $1.5 billion
    Lucid announced two separate transactions in which it is selling shares to raise money.  ( 21 min )
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    3M Leaves 'Forever Chemicals' Behind
    3M announces it will stop manufacturing and work to eliminate its use of "forever chemicals” by the end of 2025.  ( 10 min )
    IRA vs. Certificate of Deposit: What's the Difference?
    An IRAs and a certificate of deposit are two types of investments, one geared toward retirement and the other suitable for short-term savings.  ( 18 min )
    Brokerage Account vs. Roth IRA
    Whether you’re planning to save in a Roth IRA or intend to invest through a brokerage account, it’s important to understand the difference.  ( 17 min )
    What Is Retirement Planning? Steps, Stages, and What to Consider
    Retirement planning helps determine retirement income goals, risk tolerance, and the actions and decisions necessary to achieve those goals.  ( 27 min )
    Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (NAIRU)
    The non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment (NAIRU) is the lowest level of unemployment that can exist in the economy before inflation starts to increase.  ( 17 min )
    Grantor Trust Rules: What They Are and How They Work
    Grantor Trust Rules outline the responsibilities of the trust's creator for income and estate tax purposes.  ( 15 min )
    What Is a Payday Loan? How It Works, How to Get One, and Legality
    A payday loan is a type of short-term borrowing where a lender will extend high-interest credit based on your income.  ( 23 min )
    Top Growth Stocks
    The top growth stocks this month include Performance Food Group, Tripadvisor, and Copa Holdings, which are leading their peers in earnings growth as the slowing global economy reins in profit gains at many companies.  ( 18 min )
    Consumer Thirst for Electric Cars Remains Unquenched
    Demand surge for electric vehicles likely to continue amid supportive government mandates, constraining key production supplies in the process.  ( 12 min )
    Firms: Definition in Business, How They Work, and Types
    A firm is a business organization—such as a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership—that sells goods or services to make a profit.  ( 18 min )
    Apple Partially Shifts Macbook Production to Vietnam
    Apple is building some of its iPhones, Watches, and iPads in India and Vietnam. Now it will add MacBooks to the list of products built outside of China.  ( 10 min )
    How Much Does a Dependent Reduce Your Taxes?
    If you can claim someone as a dependent, deductions like the earned income tax credit (EITC) and child tax credit can help lower your tax bill.  ( 24 min )
    What Is Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending? Definition and How It Works
    Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending enables an individual to obtain a loan directly from another individual, cutting out the traditional bank as the middleman.  ( 16 min )
    How to Invest in Both a Traditional and a Roth IRA
    Unsure whether a traditional or Roth IRA is best for you? You can invest in both while you make up your mind. Here are some ways that you can do so.  ( 19 min )
    What’s the Most You Can Earn To Invest in a Roth IRA?
    This version of the individual retirement account (IRA) is not available to people who earn above limits that are set annually.  ( 17 min )
    Breach of Contract Explained: Types and Consequences
    A breach of contract is a violation of any of the agreed-upon terms and conditions of a binding contract.  ( 20 min )
    Can Someone Else Contribute to My Roth IRA?
    You’ve started investing—that’s great. Now, can you get a little help?  ( 16 min )
    Bitcoin's Price History
    Bitcoin's price history has been volatile. Learn about the currency's significant spikes and crashes, plus its major price influencers.  ( 18 min )
    Retirement in Canada vs. U.S.: What's the Difference?
    American and Canadian governments provide many of the same types of services for those in retirement, but subtle differences between the two exist.  ( 22 min )
    Price-to-Book (PB) Ratio: Meaning, Formula, and Example
    The price-to-book (P/B) ratio evaluates a firm's market value relative to its book value.  ( 19 min )
    What You Need to Know About Bankruptcy
    How Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy work for individuals, and some alternatives to consider first.  ( 21 min )
    Regulation B (Reg B) in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
    Regulation B outlines the rules that lenders must adhere to when obtaining and processing credit information.  ( 15 min )
    Wells Fargo to Pay $3.7 Billion Settlement for Mismanagement
    Financial services company Wells Fargo has agreed to settle with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for mismanagement of consumer loans and accounts. Here's what to know.  ( 12 min )
    What Is Schedule D: Capital Gains and Losses? Example With Taxes
    Schedule D is a tax form attached to Form 1040 that reports the gains or losses you realize from the sale of your capital assets.  ( 16 min )
    What Is Idle Time, and What Does It Mean for Businesses?
    Idle time is paid time that an employee is unproductive due to factors that can either be controlled or uncontrolled by management.  ( 14 min )
    What Is Net Receivables? Definition, Calculation, and Example
    Net receivables are the money owed to a company by its customers minus the money owed that will likely never be paid, often expressed as a percentage.  ( 14 min )
    Reverse Mortgages and Irrevocable Trusts
    Reverse mortgages and irrevocable trusts have advantages and disadvantages. Here is what you need to know about their impact on your estate planning.  ( 20 min )
    Compound Return: Definition, How It Works and Example Calculation
    The compound return is the rate of return that represents the cumulative effect that a series of gains or losses has on an amount of capital over time.  ( 13 min )
    Tax Deduction Definition
    A tax deduction reduces your taxable income and how much tax you owe. You can itemize your deductions or take a fixed amount with the standard deduction.  ( 21 min )
    Why Is Stagflation Bad for the Economy?
    Imagine an economic downturn in which people are losing their jobs while bills and the cost of living keep on rising. That's a quick way to describe stagflation.  ( 17 min )
    Top Tech Stocks
    Arrow Electronics provides the best value, Analog Devices the fastest growth, and First Solar the most momentum.  ( 20 min )
    Top REITs
    Top-performing real estate investment trusts (REITs) this month include VICI Properties, Gaming and Leisure Properties, and Omega Healthcare Investors, which have risen as much as 70% in the past year while the Russell 1000 has fallen 17%.  ( 17 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 20, 2022: Rates edge higher
    After last week dropping to its lowest level since September, the 30-year average has since reclaimed almost two-tenths of a point, rising back up above 6.5%.  ( 12 min )
    Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Rule: Definition and Example
    The internal rate of return (IRR) is a metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the return of potential investments.  ( 24 min )
    Title Loans vs. Payday Loans: What's the Difference?
    Both title loans and payday loans carry risks that outweigh the benefits but a title loan uses your car as collateral, and a payday loan does not.  ( 16 min )
    CD Rate Trends, Week of December 19: Some rates rise
    Rates on the top-paying nationwide CDs moved higher in three terms after the Fed raised rates last week, while other terms held steady at their already elevated levels.  ( 11 min )
    US Scores $4 Billion Windfall on Oil Reserve Sales
    The U.S. has scored a $4 billion windfall on sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), with emergency releases from the SPR set to end this month as the Biden administration has sought to ease the price of gasoline for consumers.  ( 9 min )
    Absorption Costing Explained, With Pros and Cons and Example
    Absorption costing is a managerial accounting method for capturing all costs associated with the manufacture of a particular product.  ( 23 min )
    Present Value of an Annuity: Meaning, Formula, and Example
    The present value of an annuity is the current value of future payments from that annuity, given a specified rate of return or discount rate.  ( 24 min )
    Brand Equity: Definition, Importance, Effect on Profit Margin, and Examples
    Brand equity refers to the value a company gains from a product with a recognizable and admired name when compared to a generic equivalent.  ( 22 min )
    Do I Have To Report Income From Foreign Sources?
    If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, your income–unless exempt–is subject to U.S. income tax, including income that is earned outside the U.S.  ( 16 min )
    Single Filer
    Single is one of the five tax-filing statuses the IRS recognizes. Single filers are unmarried and do not qualify for any other filing status.  ( 21 min )
    Tax Deductions That Went Away After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
    Here are the tax deductions that went away, and a few that stayed, with the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  ( 27 min )
    EU to Cap Natural Gas Prices in Blow to Russia, Traders
    The tentative deal would cap natural gas future prices to help spur energy independence from Russia. However, Intercontinental Exchange has threatened to move gas futures trading out of Europe if the cap is put in place.  ( 11 min )
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    Kabinet verhoogt kinderopvangtoeslag voor de tweede keer
    Ouders kunnen komend jaar nog meer toeslag krijgen voor de kinderopvang dan verwacht. Het kabinet heeft besloten de maximale uurtarieven waarvoor ouders toeslag mogen aanvragen voor de tweede keer te verhogen.  ( 3 min )
    Veel twijfels over nut van Europees prijsplafond voor gas
    EU-landen zijn het deze week eens geworden over een prijsplafond voor gas, om zo de energierekening voor huishoudens betaalbaar te houden. Maar er zijn grote twijfels of de maatregel wel nut heeft. En wat zijn de gevolgen voor Nederland precies, want we hadden toch al een prijsplafond?  ( 5 min )
    Gasverbruik tussen augustus en november met meer dan 30 procent gedaald
    Het gasverbruik in Nederland is in de periode van augustus tot en met november met ruim 30 procent gedaald. In de hele Europese Unie is 20 procent minder gas verbruikt dan gebruikelijk in die periode.  ( 3 min )
    Moederbedrijf van Vliegtickets.nl failliet verklaard
    Otravo, het bedrijf achter ticketverkopers WTC.nl en Vliegtickets.nl, is failliet verklaard. De onderneming vroeg enkele dagen geleden uitstel van betaling aan. Vliegtickets.nl meldde toen op zijn eigen site dat alle activiteiten stilgelegd zouden worden.  ( 3 min )
    Koning Charles vervangt zeer geleidelijk zijn moeder Elizabeth op pondbiljet
    De Bank of England (BoE) heeft nieuwe bankbiljetten met een afbeelding van de Britse koning Charles gepresenteerd. Ze zullen zeer geleidelijk de biljetten waar het portret van wijlen koningin Elizabeth op prijkt vervangen. De bankbiljetten worden alleen gedrukt wanneer dat nodig is.  ( 3 min )
    Woonlasten huizenbezitters stijgen volgend jaar met 3,6 procent
    Woningbezitters die met meerdere personen een huishouden vormen, zijn volgend jaar gemiddeld 30 euro meer kwijt aan gemeentelijke woonlasten. Dat is een stijging van 3,6 procent, zo meldt Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH), die een steekproef onder 107 gemeenten heeft gedaan.  ( 3 min )
    Consumenten in december minder negatief over economie
    Consumenten zijn in december minder negatief over de economie dan in november. Toch blijft het consumentenvertrouwen uitzonderlijk laag. Ook de koopbereidheid is nu iets groter.  ( 3 min )
    We geven meer uit aan de kapper of een bezoek aan een restaurant
    We hebben in oktober 0,6 procent meer besteed dan in dezelfde maand vorig jaar, zo meldt statistiekbureau CBS dinsdag. Consumenten gaven meer uit aan diensten, maar minder aan goederen.  ( 3 min )
    Bedrijven hebben in oktober 4,5 procent meer geïnvesteerd
    Bedrijven hebben in oktober 4,5 procent meer geïnvesteerd dan in dezelfde maand vorig jaar, zo blijkt dinsdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Dat komt doordat er vooral meer geld is gestoken in gebouwen en personenauto's. In infrastructuur is minder geïnvesteerd.  ( 2 min )
    Consumenten minder negatief over economie in december
    Consumenten waren in december minder negatief over de economie dan in november. Toch blijft het consumentenvertrouwen nog uitzonderlijk laag, zo meldt statistiekbureau CBS dinsdag. Ook de koopbereidheid was minder negatief.  ( 3 min )

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    Future Value of an Annuity: What Is It, Formula, and Calculation
    The future value of an annuity is the total value of a series of recurring payments at a specified date in the future.  ( 17 min )
    20 Medical Expenses You Didn’t Know You Could Deduct
    You can deduct medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your income. Learn more about the medical expense deduction and how to save money at tax time.  ( 21 min )
    Top Cannabis Stocks
    Top-performing cannabis stocks include SNDL, TerrAscend, and Trulieve, which lead their peers in revenue growth even as U.S. cannabis sales are slowing.  ( 17 min )
    Transunion: More Americans Will Fall Behind on Loans in 2023
    A recent study by Transunion, one of the biggest consumer credit rating agencies, predicts that more Americans will fall behind on their loan payments in 2023. This rise in delinquencies is occurring across a wide range of loan types, as consumer demand continues to stay strong despite rising prices.  ( 11 min )
    Pros and Cons of a Home Equity Loan
    Learn the advantages and disadvantages of taking out a home equity loan, especially with today’s rapidly climbing interest rates.  ( 16 min )
    Stafford Loan Definition
    A Stafford loan is a type of federal, fixed-rate student loan available to college and university undergraduate, graduate, and professional students attending college at least half-time.  ( 15 min )
    Overlooked Sources of Free College Aid
    If you’re looking for help paying for college, don’t overlook these sources of free college aid. Here’s what you should know.  ( 17 min )
    Fortnite Maker to Pay $520 Million in FTC Probe
    The FTC alleged Epic games, creator of Fortnite, illegally collected information from children playing the game and tricked players into in-game purchases.  ( 12 min )
    Who Was Herbert M. Allison, Jr.? What Was His Role in the 2008 Financial Crisis Bailout?
    Herbert M. Allison, Jr., was in charge of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) from 2009 to 2010. He was named CEO of Fannie Mae in 2008 when the company went into conservatorship.  ( 18 min )
    Home Builder Sentiment Tumbles Further in December
    Home builder confidence fell again in December, capping off a year of declines every month as soaring mortgage rates, inflation, and buyer affordability issues crimped the market.  ( 11 min )
    Who Is Michael L. Eskew? How Did He Leave His Mark on UPS?
    Michael L. Eskew was the Chair of the Board and CEO of United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) from 2002 to 2007.  ( 16 min )
    Sam Bankman-Fried Has Not Yet Agreed to Extradition to the U.S.
    The former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has reversed his stance about extradition to the U.S., saying he will decide after reading the indictment.  ( 11 min )
    Searching for the Soul of Wealth with Brian Portnoy
    Brian Portnoy, best-selling author and founder of Shaping Wealth, joins The Express to talk about how financial planning is evolving to become more holistic, and how we are rethinking our definitions of wealth. Plus, 2022 gave investors just about all we could handle, so what's in store for the new year? We look around the bend at what's on the tracks in 2023.  ( 29 min )
    Who Is Robert F. Engle III? What Did He Win the Nobel Prize For in Economics?
    Robert Engle III is an American economist who won the 2003 Nobel Prize in Economics for his analysis of time-series data with time-varying volatility.  ( 17 min )
    5 Sources of Free Cash for Student Loans
    Websites and credit cards can offer you direct and indirect sources of free money to pay off your student loan.  ( 17 min )
    Musk to Twitter: "Do You Like Me? Y/N?"
    Twitter CEO Elon Musk asked users if he should give up the top job, and the majority say he should. Who might take over as leader is unclear.  ( 11 min )
    Diamond-Dybvig Model: Theory of Bank Runs
    The influential work of economists Diamond and Dybvig has increased understanding of why bank runs happen—and how to more effectively prevent them.  ( 14 min )
    Enron Executives: What Happened and Where Are They Now?
    Once the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcy, we take a look at where the major players in this scandal are 20 years later.  ( 25 min )
    Binance.US To Acquire Voyager For $1 Billion
    The agreement comes after the FTX-Voyager acquisition failed due to FTX’s collapse.  ( 10 min )
    Tax-Smart Ways to Help Your Kids or Grandkids Pay for College
    Learn about plans and accounts that allow you to efficiently save for your child's or grandchild’s education while shielding the savings from the IRS as much as possible.  ( 23 min )
    How to Apply for Student Loans
    How to weigh all of your college loan choices, including federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans, parent PLUS loans, and private loans.  ( 19 min )
    Cryptocurrencies To Watch: Week of December 19
    This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are Toncoin (TON), OKC (OKT), UNUS SED LEO (LEO), XDC Network (XDC), and DigiByte (DGB).  ( 12 min )
    Federal Direct Loan Program Definition
    The Federal Direct Loan Program is a federal program that provides low-interest loans to post-secondary students and their parents.  ( 19 min )
    W-4 Form: How to Fill It Out in 2023
    How you fill out Form W-4 determines how much tax your employer withholds, so it’s important to get it right so you don’t end up owing the IRS.  ( 24 min )
    A Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance
    A collateral assignment of life insurance can have a number of benefits. Learn about the pros and cons so you can determine whether the strategy would suit your financial needs.  ( 16 min )
    Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP): Definition and Types
    A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a retirement savings and investing vehicle for employees and the self-employed in Canada.  ( 20 min )
    4 Basic Facts to Know About IRAs
    Money in an individual retirement account (IRA) can work harder for you than money in a savings account. Here are some IRA facts you need to know.  ( 17 min )
    How to Make Early Retirement a Reality
    Here is a plan for how to ensure that early retirement isn't just a pipe dream.  ( 15 min )
    What Income Reduces Social Security Benefits?
    You can get Social Security benefits and work at the same time. But if you haven't reached full retirement age, your benefits could be reduced.  ( 22 min )
    Who Can’t Have a Roth IRA?
    Anyone with earned income can contribute to a Roth IRA, as long as they don’t earn too much or too little.  ( 17 min )
    Can You Open a Roth IRA With Your Child?
    Roth IRAs offer tax advantages for savers. Learn whether you can open a joint Roth IRA with your child.  ( 18 min )
    How To Retire Early
    If you're thinking about early retirement, you need to budget, save, invest, and plan ahead. Find out how to retire early so you can enjoy a longer retirement.  ( 18 min )
    How To Make an IRA Contribution as a Gift
    If you want to contribute to another person’s IRA, it is important to understand the contribution requirements and limitations.  ( 19 min )
    Yes, You Can Manage Your Own Retirement!
    If you don't want to pay a financial pro to help you plan for retirement, consider mapping out a plan with these simple, do-it-yourself strategies.  ( 21 min )
    Testamentary Trust: Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons
    A testamentary trust is a legal entity that manages the assets of a deceased person in accordance with instructions in the person's will.  ( 18 min )
    Interest Coverage Ratio: The Formula, How It Works, an Example
    The interest coverage ratio is a debt and profitability ratio used to determine how easily a company can pay interest on its outstanding debt.  ( 21 min )
    Frictional Unemployment: Definition, Causes, and Quit Rate Explained
    Frictional unemployment is the result of voluntary employment transitions within an economy.  ( 19 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 1, 2022: Rates rise
    Rates on 30-year mortgages climbed again, taking the average back above 7% for the first time in three weeks.  ( 13 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 19, 2022: Rates waver
    The 30-year average rose after previously dropping to its lowest level in three months, extending a yo-yo pattern in a range centered on 6.5%.  ( 12 min )
    What Is the Best Way to Invest $100K in Cash?
    Do you have $100,000 in cash on hand and are wondering what is best to do with it? Here are some suggestions.  ( 18 min )
    Recharacterizing Your IRA Contribution
    You can recharacterize a Roth IRA as a traditional IRA and vice versa. But a new rule change limits Roth conversions.  ( 19 min )
    How ETF Dividends Are Taxed
    Here's the rundown on how different ETF dividends are taxed.  ( 17 min )
    Comparing Contribution Limits: Roth 401(k) vs. Roth IRA
    There's a big difference in the maximum annual contributions allowed in a 401(k) or an IRA, regardless of whether it is a Roth or a traditional account.  ( 18 min )
    401(k) Contribution Limits for 2022 vs. 2023
    Here is how much money you and your employer can contribute to your 401(k) retirement savings plan in 2022 and 2023.  ( 18 min )
    Stock Dividend: What It Is and How It Works, With Example
    A stock dividend is a payment to shareholders that is made in additional shares rather than in cash.  ( 20 min )
    How to Avoid Taxation on Life Insurance Proceeds
    Learn to decrease the value of your taxable estate so your heirs benefit as much as possible.  ( 15 min )
    Partnership: Definition, How it Works, Taxation, and Types
    A partnership in business is a formal agreement made by two or more parties to jointly manage and operate a company.  ( 20 min )
    6 Steps To Become a Millionaire by 30
    It's easy for some people to become millionaires. But what if you don't have a high-paying job or family money? You still can.  ( 21 min )
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    Bear market likely to last in 2023 as Fed raises interest rates higher
    The Federal Reserve is likely to trigger a recession in 2023, further rattling the U.S. stock market and sending equities lower, according to one analyst.  ( 47 min )
    Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Tesla’s board accusing Elon Musk of ‘unavoidable conflicts’ at Twitter and possible ‘misappropriation of corporate assets’
    Warren also expressed her concern over how the carmaker’s board is dealing with Musk since he became Twitter’s CEO.  ( 48 min )
    Coinbase Stock Hits an All-Time Low. Where the Company Goes From Here.
    The exchange is suffering as interest in cryptocurrency trading plummets.  ( 22 min )
    CEO and CFO of Denver-based natural gas giant resign amid Phillips 66 merger offer
    The Houston oil giant offered to buy complete ownership of the Denver business in August. Things had been quiet until the top exec departures were revealed.  ( 16 min )
    Coinbase’s Value Is $1 Billion Below ‘Joke’ Token Dogecoin’s
    (Bloomberg) -- Coinbase Global Inc., the largest public digital-asset exchange in the US, is trailing behind meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin in terms of market value. Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOMessi May Not Be Soccer’s GOAT for LongJustin Bieber Urges Fans Not to Buy His Own ‘Trash’ Merchandise at H&MTech’s Bust Delivers Bruising Blow to Hollowed-Out San FranciscoThe exchange now has abou  ( 47 min )
    Tesla stock closes lower than $150 for first time in more than two years as analysts say they can’t ignore Elon Musk’s Twitter ‘nightmare’ anymore
    Tesla Inc. shares closed lower than $150 for the first time in more than two years Monday, as analysts said the Twitter "nightmare" is an issue for Tesla.  ( 25 min )
    Madrigal Stock Triples After Liver Disease Drug Succeeds in Trial
    (Bloomberg) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc. shares surged 268%, adding about $2.9 billion to its market value, after a late-stage clinical trial of its drug candidate met the main goals in patients with a type of liver disease.Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOMessi May Not Be Soccer’s GOAT for LongTech’s Bust Delivers Bruising Blow to Hollowed-Out San FranciscoTrump Gets a 45-Day Extension t  ( 47 min )
    FTX’s Bankman-Fried Gave Ex-Jane Street Traders Who Formed Modulo Capital $400M
    Founded in early 2022, Modulo operated out of the same luxury Bahamian condominium community where Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX employees lived.  ( 47 min )
    Energy stocks crushed the S&P 500 in 2022, and Wall Street loves the sector next year
    Energy stocks have been winners in a bleak year for equities, and Wall Street is betting the sector’s outperformance will persist heading into 2023.  ( 47 min )
    Watch these airlines in 2023, says Raymond James
    The airline industry enters 2023 amid ongoing concerns about the impact of fuel prices and hiring challenges in the industry.  ( 24 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stocks fall after back-to-back weekly losses
    U.S. equities extended a rout Monday after stocks booked consecutive weekly losses for the first time since late September.  ( 47 min )
    Bloomberg now expects 2023 to be one of the worst years for the world economy since 1993. But don't panic — here are 3 stocks to help protect you from the pain
    The outlook isn’t pretty. Prepare your portfolio.  ( 48 min )
    Warren Buffett Stocks: MSFT, GOOGL Among 32 Names On This Screen
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    Alphabet Stock: A Good Buy for 2023 and Beyond? Check the Chart.
    Alphabet stock is back under pressure and long-term investors ought to pay attention. Let's look at the charts.  ( 11 min )
    Citigroup’s $900 Million Revlon Blunder Ends With a Dismissal After Bank’s Victory
    (Bloomberg) -- A hard-fought battle between Citigroup Inc. and creditors of Revlon Inc. over an epic blunder in which the bank accidentally sent the lenders almost a billion dollars was finally capped with a legal pronouncement: Case dismissed.Most Read from BloombergMusk Polls Twitter to Quit as Chief, Voters Leaning Toward YesTwitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEOMessi May Not Be Soccer’s GOAT for LongTruth Is Reasserting Itself Over Trump’s LiesTrump Gets a 45-Day Extension to P  ( 47 min )
    ‘Time to end this nightmare’: Analyst Dan Ives says Elon Musk will likely step down from Twitter as company is on track to lose roughly $4 billion
    Wedbush’s Dan Ives is celebrating the likely end of Elon Musk’s reign as Twitter CEO, arguing it was a “nightmare” for Tesla investors.  ( 46 min )
    Don't Fight the Fed Has Never Been More Important Than Now
    The Fed's message over the inflation fight seems not to be getting through to most people.  ( 11 min )
    ‘Load Up,’ Says Jim Cramer About These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Healthcare Stocks
    Against a backdrop of soaring inflation, a slowing economy and persistent rate hikes, assessing the playbook for the coming year, CNBC’s Jim Cramer says it’s more important than ever to look at the past year and see what worked. Basically, which stocks have managed to overcome the bear conditions. Within the components of the S&P 500, energy and utilities have been segments that have beaten the broader market, and generally speaking, so have those of the healthcare sector. But healthcare stocks,  ( 48 min )
    These 3 NYSE-Traded REITs All Hit New 12-Month Lows
    Higher interest rates — and the expectation that even higher rates are on the way — have made the real estate investment trust (REIT) game a difficult one lately. There are other factors, to be sure, but this industry is highly interest-rate sensitive and it’s been uncomfortable this year. Here are three REITs, all traded on the New York Stock Exchange, that have dropped to new 52-week lows: Denver-based Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) focuses on owning and managing residential communit  ( 46 min )
    Analysts Just Downgraded These 2 REITs
    Analyst downgrades hurt. Investors can awaken any morning to find one of their stocks down heavily following an analyst downgrade. The stock may retreat even further as word spreads. Often it’s a reaction to a stock that has run up and seems overbought. But other times, as with many real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2022, the downgrades come after a stock has already been clobbered. The two REITs below received downgrades from multiple analysts within the past few weeks. But are these dow  ( 47 min )
    Mortgage Rates Fall For Fifth Straight Week, And Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel Expects A Slide In Prices Too
    As the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark borrowing rate for the seventh time this year and hinted that there would be more increases in 2023, the average long-term mortgage rate in the United States decreased for the fifth consecutive week. What Happened: According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.31%, down from 6.33% in the previous week. The 30-year FRM averaged 3.12% a year ago. The average rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 5.54% from 5.67  ( 47 min )
    Sell AT&T Stock After Recent Run, Says Analyst
    MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett downgraded AT&T stock to Underperform from Market Perform after a late surge in the shares.  ( 22 min )
    Here's When to Buy Microsoft Stock (Again)
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    Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Bitvavo Alleges Digital Currency Group Is Having ‘Liquidity Problems’
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    Game Industry Pioneer Quits Meta Over VR Strategy Frustration
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    Credit Investors Are Getting Ahead of Themselves
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    Prijsplafond: zo ziet je energierekening er straks uit
    Nog een week of twee en het prijsplafond gaat in. Dat gaan we terugzien op onze energierekening. Maar hoe precies? Dit moet je weten over je energierekening vanaf 1 januari 2023.  ( 6 min )
    Winkeliers optimistisch over feestdagen zonder maatregelen
    Winkeliers zetten zich schrap voor de feestdagen. Het is namelijk de eerste keer sinds de coronacrisis dat we weer vrijuit kunnen shoppen in deze periode zonder maatregelen en restricties. Ondernemers zijn optimistisch en verwachten twee tot drie goede weken te draaien, zo blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl.  ( 4 min )

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    Coinbase, Moderna, Tesla: Stocks That Defined the Week
    Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 24 min )
    Barron’s 10 Favorite Stocks for 2023
    Our new list: Alcoa, Alphabet, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Comcast, Delta, and more.  ( 36 min )
    Binance, Alone at the Top After FTX, Stirs ‘Too Big to Fail’ Crypto Worry
    (Bloomberg) -- Now that Sam Bankman-Fried’s fall from grace is complete, uneasiness is growing around the dominance that his rival Changpeng Zhao’s Binance holds in the cryptocurrency market.Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesWorld’s Largest Hotel Aquarium Bursts Spilling 1,500 FishCovid Unleashed in Beijing Shows Rest of China What’s NextNobel Prize-Winning Economics Professor Faces Harassment InquiryAccountant That Vetted Binance Reserves  ( 49 min )
    Royal Caribbean Stock Could Rise 35%. How It Beat Other Cruise Lines With its Recovery.
    Analysts weigh in on MSCI, Okta, Yum! Brands, Royal Caribbean, Pool Corp., and Gap  ( 22 min )
    Guardant Health's shares plunged 27% after it released disappointing cancer test results
    The company's screening for colorectal cancer no longer looks like it will be an adequate replacement for colonoscopies or Cologuard, an analyst said.  ( 15 min )
    Musk Is Seeking New Twitter Investors at Same Price He Paid
    (Bloomberg) -- Elon Musk is seeking new investors for Twitter Inc. at $54.20 a share, the same price he paid when he took the company private for $44 billion in October and kicked off a contentious overhaul. Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesWorld’s Largest Hotel Aquarium Bursts Spilling 1,500 FishCovid Unleashed in Beijing Shows Rest of China What’s NextNobel Prize-Winning Economics Professor Faces Harassment InquiryAccountant That Vetted  ( 47 min )
    Bed Bath & Beyond is shuttering its South San Jose store
    The struggling retail chain is closing yet another Silicon Valley location and laying off all the workers there.  ( 15 min )
    Bear Market News And How To Handle A Market Correction
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    Stock Market Rally Suffers Ugly Outside Week; Here's What To Do Now
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    New York City REIT Inc: From $13 to $1.85 In Less Than 12 Months
    New York City REIT Inc. (NYSE: NYC) slumped to even lower lows this week and now trades below $2 after going for $13 as recently as April. Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) have had a challenging year with the Federal Reserve steadily taking interest rates higher. Few, however, have experienced the relentless selling of this REIT. New York City REIT invests in properties in all five boroughs of the Big Apple, but most of the portfolio is concentrated in Manhattan. Funds from operations  ( 47 min )
    Stock Market Closes Near Day's Lows As S&P Falls Below Key Level On Recession Concerns
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    Tesla stock suffers worst week since 2020 as Elon Musk sells, large shareholder asks for new CEO
    Tesla shares wrapped up their worst week since 2020, as CEO Elon Musk sold billions in stock and faced a call from a prominent investor to step down.  ( 24 min )
    Diversified Healthcare Trust REIT Slides To New 2022 Low
    It’s been a tough year for Diversified Healthcare Trust (NASDAQ: DHC), at least for its stock price. The real estate investment trust (REIT) dropped to a new 52-week low of $0.74 from a January high of $3.25. The REIT has been sliding since 2017 when it peaked way at $17. That’s a 96% drop in value. Newton, Massachusetts-based Diversified Healthcare owns and operates healthcare and life science facilities around the country. It owns 9 million square feet of lab and office space in 36 states and  ( 46 min )
    Accounting firm that issued proof of reserves report for Binance halts service to all crypto clients
    The accounting group that issued a proof of reserves report posted by crypto giant Binance last week has paused the service to all its crypto clients.  ( 46 min )
    National Retail Properties vs Realty Income: Which REIT Is a Better Buy?
    Every so often an investor comes across two stocks that are both high-quality performers and also pay solid dividends. Then the most difficult part is figuring out which one is the better buy. This is especially true with real estate investment trusts (REITs) within the same subsector. Two REITs may have many similarities, and it really takes some due diligence to decide which is the superior stock. Take a look at two retail REITs, both of which have excellent track records. But one fares slight  ( 49 min )
    Crypto Markets Today: Co-Founder of OneCoin Pyramid Scheme Pleads Guilty; CoinDesk Market Index Drops
    Crypto Markets Today is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.  ( 47 min )
    Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest is bingeing on Bitcoin, Coinbase, and Tesla even as other investors have fled all three this year
    She believes that the FTX fiasco will strengthen Coinbase and Bitcoin, and that Tesla is on “automatic pilot” toward huge growth.  ( 47 min )
    Amazon stock still a ‘compelling opportunity’ despite cloud concerns, says JPMorgan
    Sentiment toward Amazon's stock "is at a multiyear low," according to a JPMorgan analyst, but he thinks investors aren't giving the company enough credit.  ( 23 min )
    Retirement Plan Solutions for Workers 70 and Older
    If you’re working and taking RMDs, your taxable income may start to bulge. Find out how to keep it—and your tax bill—under control.  ( 21 min )
    Stock Market Timers Pony Up $25 Billion and Get Another Thrashing
    (Bloomberg) -- For all its twists and turns, the 2022 market has also been a story of patterns repeating. Stocks fall, shorts cover, quants buy, then everyone jumps back in just in time to get torched.Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesWorld’s Largest Hotel Aquarium Bursts Spilling 1,500 FishCovid Unleashed in Beijing Shows Rest of China What’s NextNobel Prize-Winning Economics Professor Faces Harassment InquiryAccountant That Vetted Binanc  ( 49 min )
    Steel Stocks, Mining Giants React As China Iron Ore Consortium Enters Market
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    Archer-Daniels-Midland Sees Earnings Soar As Demand Remains Robust; ADM Stock In New Base
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    3 Canadian Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 5%
    For income-oriented investors, Canada offers some attractive investment choices.  ( 17 min )
    Verizon, AT&T, Comcast, and T-Mobile: A Peek at 2023 for Telecom
    T-Mobile stock stands out for earnings and cash-flow growth. Verizon and AT&T are cheap stocks, but have big investment years ahead of them.  ( 21 min )
    EV Stocks Fisker and Workhorse See CEOs Buy Shares
    Fisker and Workhorse shares have tumbled, and their CEOs bought up stock on the open market.  ( 22 min )
    Stocks Could Return About 10% in 2023—But First, They’re Going to Fall
    After a selloff in the year's first half, equities could rebound as investors anticipate a return to economic growth, market strategists say.  ( 36 min )
    Goldman to lay off 4,000 employees
    The investment bank could also cut worker bonuses.  ( 14 min )
    Applied UV Gains After Manufacturing Agreement With Canon
    Applied UV Inc (NASDAQ: AUVI), a pathogen elimination technology company, has signed a strategic manufacturing and related services agreement with Canon Virginia Inc (CVI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon Inc's (NYSE: CAJ) Canon U.S.A, Inc. The financial terms of the arrangement, which marks the first of a series of anticipated agreements, were not disclosed. The agreement establishes CVI's status as the primary manufacturer, assembler, and logistical authority for Applied UV's suite of air p  ( 45 min )
    Ford Raises Prices for Electric F-150 Lightning Trucks Again. Investors Don’t Like It.
    EV prices have been coming down, to the dismay of investors. They don't seem to like Ford's price increase, either.  ( 22 min )
    Tesla stock is in the midst of its worst-ever drawdown
    Tesla's stock has been raided by the bears.  ( 46 min )
    Gold prices end higher, pare their loss for the week
    Gold end higher Friday after a volatile week that saw prices climb to their highest level in almost six months and fall to their lowest in more than week .  ( 24 min )
    Apple Stock Breaks Below Key Support.
    Here are the must-know levels going forward.  ( 11 min )
    Moving into a retirement community, how to know when you have enough saved, the best RMD strategies and more retirement news
    News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement  ( 23 min )
    Stock market sell-off: Investors 'are changing their focus,' market strategist explains
    A bad week for the market. Here's the bottom line.  ( 47 min )
    Buy Nvidia and These 2 Other Chip Stocks, Analyst Says. They Are Set to Rise Next Year.
    Bernstein highlights three semiconductor companies that the firm says have the best product outlooks.  ( 22 min )
    Dear Tax Guy: My mom spent $90K on bitcoin and gifts due to a romance scam. Will the tax code provide any damage control?
    'Does this somehow fall under gift-tax laws?'  ( 26 min )
    Novavax updates plans for stock and debt offerings as its share price continues sinking
    The vaccine maker’s share price ascended as high as $331.68 during the Covid-19 pandemic.  ( 16 min )
    Tesla stock tumbles another 4%, capping off rough week for investors
    The pain for Tesla investors is unending as a rough week nears an end. Tesla shares slipped another 4% today, dropping to multi-year lows and giving the stock a nearly 16% drop for the week, as of midday trading.  ( 46 min )
    What can we expect from meme stocks AMC, GameStop and Bed Bath & Beyond in 2023?
    We’re a long way from the meme-stock buying frenzy of January 2021.  ( 26 min )
    White House Begins Plan to Refill US Emergency Oil Reserves
    (Bloomberg) -- The Biden administration is making good on a plan to replenish the nation’s emergency oil reserves, starting with a 3 million barrel purchase of crude. Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesCovid Unleashed in Beijing Shows Rest of China What’s NextWorld’s Largest Hotel Aquarium Bursts Spilling 1,500 FishAccountant That Vetted Binance Reserves Halts Crypto WorkThe purchase of barrels for February delivery follows a historic 180 m  ( 47 min )
    How stable is Binance, really?
    The crypto market jitters about Binance this week were likely overblown—but there are still reasons to be concerned about the health of the world's biggest crypto exchange.  ( 53 min )
    Indians are taking over corporate America–and tech layoffs won’t stop them. Here’s why you should believe the hype
    U.S. companies currently led or owned by Indians have a market capitalization of more than $6 trillion. Their secret? Family and education.  ( 51 min )
    Apple Stock Continues to Fall -- Looks Like Sir Isaac Newton Was Right
    Let's check the charts to see if this AAPL will keep falling down.  ( 10 min )
    Exclusive: Lockheed Martin campus to hire 600 Orlando workers in 2023
    The Missiles & Fire Control campus is Lockheed’s biggest location in Orlando.  ( 16 min )
    Atlanta homebuilding giant PulteGroup fires incoming COO for alleged Twitter bots
    The founding family of an Atlanta homebuilder company filed a civil complaint against its incoming COO for interfering, stalking, harassing, and defaming" the company's founder and his family.  ( 15 min )
    Here's Who Owns Tesla Now That Elon Musk Is Selling Out
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    Five easy, but consequential, actions to take before the start of 2023 to boost your finances
    A change in some IRS rules opens up opportunities.  ( 25 min )
    International ETFs Showing Signs of Life
    Despite underperformance over the past two decades, don’t turn your back on foreign funds.  ( 47 min )
    Apple Stock Is a Top Pick for 2023, Analyst Says. Look Past Recent Struggles.
    Shares have tumbled 23% so far in 2022, steeper than the S&P 500's 18% drop.  ( 22 min )
    Accounting firm Mazars drops all crypto clients, including Binance and Crypto.com
    Binance and Crypto.com are among the crypto companies dropped by the accounting firm Mazars, sending shockwaves through a crypto community looking for more transparency.  ( 47 min )
    Stock Eyeing 261% Growth This Year Sets Up New Buy Point
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    Maxar Technologies Stocks Jumps on Advent Deal News
    Shares of Maxar Technologies jumped Friday morning after private-equity firm Advent International agreed to buy the satellite owner and operator. Maxar stock was recently up about 120%. The deal is wort  ( 23 min )
    I Do Not Need My IRA RMD. Can I Put It in a Roth IRA?
    You can use your traditional IRA’s required minimum distributions (RMDs) to contribute to a Roth IRA if you also have enough income.  ( 18 min )
    Exact Sciences Rockets As Guardant's Blood Test Pales Vs. Cologuard
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    Seeking at Least 9% Dividend Yield? Analysts Suggest 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy
    Well, the numbers came in this week, and the Fed did what we had all been expecting, while inflation beat the forecasts. That is, inflation slowed its rate of increase, from 7.7% in October to 7.1% in November, and the Federal Reserve responded by raising interest rates 50 basis points. And the next day, markets responded with a nosedive. The across-the-board drop came after investors had a chance to digest the numbers and the Fed’s recent comments. The Fed has signaled that while it will boost  ( 50 min )
    DraftKings Is Questioned by the Market. Citi Says the Stock Is a Buy.
    Citi analyst Jason Bazinet maintains his Buy rating of DraftKings.  ( 22 min )
    Really Need a Car? Here's Why You Should Buy New
    If you've shopped for a car recently, you've probably realized that a combination of tight supply and pent-up demand has squeezed car prices to record highs. Worse yet, car-shopping expert Edmunds has released data showing that new and used car prices may … Continue reading → The post Really Need a Car? Here's Why You Should Buy New appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Used PayPal or Venmo? You Could Owe Taxes
    If you use PayPal, Venmo and other third-party payment networks, then you might get a 1099-K form from the IRS. This form reports transactions from third-party payment networks. And depending on how big your payment is and what it's for, … Continue reading → The post When 1099-K Is Needed: IRS Form appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )
    The Dallas Fed just said US home prices could plunge another 20%. Should I wait for the bottom to buy a house or bite the bullet now?
    Timing is everything. But it can be tricky.  ( 48 min )
    Still a bear market: S&P 500 slump signals stocks never reached ‘escape velocity’
    The S&P 500's fall back below 3,900 signals the stock market's rally off the October low was merely a “tactical bounce,” says top Wall Street chart watcher  ( 23 min )
    SPAC buying Trump's Truth Social sees stock fall amid CFO exit
    Digital World Acquisition Corp. undefined, the special-purpose acquisition company looking to take public Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, disclosed in...  ( 20 min )
    Nucor Plunges 9% and Could Be Headed Even Lower
    Watch these key price levels for the steelmaker.  ( 9 min )
    This is the only stock market prediction for 2023 that you need to know
    Analysts' outlooks are 'more about marketing than the market'  ( 26 min )
    After FTX, Are Binance's Days Numbered?
    FTX rival Binance is at the center of wide bankruptcy speculation.  ( 12 min )
    Avaya Holdings Likely To File For Bankruptcy: Report
    Avaya Holdings Corp (NYSE: AVYA) will likely file for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Earlier in the week, Avaya said it is considering restructuring proposals from creditor groups. The technology company, Bloomberg reported, has been trying to clear problems around its accounting standards. In August, the company said it was doubtful about continuing its operations. The company did not file a second-quarter earnings report and said it wouldn’t submit an annual report due to the investigations into its b  ( 46 min )
    Accenture Expects Higher Earnings in 2023. Why the Stock Is Down Anyway.
    The IT consulting company's first-quarter profit and revenue beat Wall Street's expectations.  ( 22 min )
    Only 9 Big Growth Stocks Are Still Up This Year — Do You Own Any?
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    Gas below $3 could be days away, heralding the end of today's white hot inflation — here are 3 stocks Goldman Sachs likes to capitalize on falling prices
    Save money at the pump — and make money in the markets?  ( 47 min )
    Accenture beats earnings estimate but shares dip
    Accenture Plc undefined shares fell 2.5% in premarket trades Friday, despite beating its earnings and revenue targets. Accenture said its fiscal...  ( 20 min )
    Charlotte-based US Bank exec on how certificates of deposit are key investment strategy as interest rates soar
    Certificates of deposit over the last few years seem to have drifted under the radar. But as the Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates, CD rates are rising, too — generating a revival of the savings tool.  ( 16 min )
    Maxar Stock Soars. It’s Being Bought by Advent International for $6.4 Billion.
    The Private-equity firm agrees to pay $53 a share in cash for the space solutions company. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2023.  ( 22 min )
    Bank of Russia Warns on Wartime Labor Shortages, Holds Rates
    (Bloomberg) -- Russia’s central bank delivered its strongest warning yet that the Kremlin’s call-up of men to fight in Ukraine is leaving the economy deprived of workers and could put pressure on inflation, as it left interest rates unchanged for a second meeting.Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesWorld’s Largest Hotel Aquarium Bursts Spilling 1,500 FishCovid Unleashed in Beijing Shows Rest of China What’s NextNobel Prize-Winning Economics  ( 48 min )
    Accenture Earnings, Revenue Top Estimates Amid Weak Sales Outlook
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    eBay CEO: ‘I supported the American Rescue Plan–but a little-known provision will hurt millions of Americans who buy and sell used goods online’
    If Congress doesn't act, millions of casual sellers could find themselves in trouble with the IRS, says eBay CEO Jamie Iannone.  ( 49 min )
    'They ain't seen nothing yet': President Biden has accused oil companies of 'war profiteering' and threatened them with a new windfall tax. Will it help with gas prices?
    Or is it just hot air?  ( 48 min )
    Given up on Wall Street? Here’s how stocks could rally 20% next year, says veteran analyst
    Equity markets feel grim as the Fed, which stubbornly refused to stop spiking the punchbowl, now seems determined to make the revelers pay for drinking it.  ( 26 min )
    Advent to Buy Maxar Technologies for About $4 Billion
    Advent International agreed to buy Maxar Technologies in a deal that values the satellite owner and operator at about $4 billion.  ( 24 min )
    Meta Stock Higher As JPMorgan Lifts Rating To 'Overweight', Boosts Prices Target
    Meta may be slowing winning back Wall Street's confidence as it looks to keep costs from spiraling amid a slow-down in ad spending and deeper losses in its metaverse project.  ( 11 min )
    5 reasons why Meta stock just caught a rare upgrade
    A rare upgrade on Meta after a rough year.  ( 46 min )
    Stocks: Why the bear market hasn't bottomed yet, according to one top forecaster
    The bulls probably don't want to hear this, but the bottom for this current bear market cycle may not be in place yet.  ( 47 min )
    Binance Proof-of-Reserves Auditor Mazars Pauses All Work for Crypto Clients
    Mazars other clients included Crypto.com and KuCoin.  ( 45 min )
    China’s New Iron Ore Buyer Sets Off Biggest Shakeup in Years
    (Bloomberg) -- China is about to upend the $160 billion iron ore trade with the biggest change in years as Beijing expands efforts to increase control over the natural resources needed to feed its economy.Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Elon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkUS Stocks Drop for a Second Day; Oil Snaps Rally: Markets WrapA new state-owned company  ( 50 min )
    Equity Selloff Deepens as Recession Fears Grow: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- U.S. equity-index futures dropped with European stocks amid concern the resolve of central banks to continue their fight against inflation will tip the economy into a recession.Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Elon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkUS Stocks Drop for a Second Day; Oil Snaps Rally: Markets WrapContracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 10  ( 48 min )
    Short Sellers Are Zeroing In on Europe’s Embattled Landlords
    (Bloomberg) -- As the tide goes out on an easy money era that inflated Europe’s real estate market, some of the world’s most-feared short sellers have turned their attention to the region’s landlords. Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Elon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkCovid Unleashed in Beijing Shows Rest of China What’s NextVivion Investments this week beca  ( 48 min )
    The Crypto Ice Age Is Here. It Could Get Even Worse.
    The collapse of FTX has sparked a crisis of confidence as crypto tries to rebuild its tarnished reputation. What's ahead for 2023.  ( 36 min )
    The Surprise Winner if Elon Musk Falls Further Down the Rich List
    Elon Musk's wealth has taken a beating lately. Investors are undoubted aware. They probably feel more pain than Musk when Tesla stock falls.  ( 22 min )
    3 Stocks That Are Flirting With a Bottom; Analysts Say ‘Buy’
    Investor concerns have yet to abate, with worries given some added impetus this week when Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank is expecting interest rates to rise to 5.1% by the end of 2023. At that rate, many economists fear that a recession is inevitable. In fact, as a sign that recession might be on the horizon, November retail-sales data showed the biggest drop in over a year. The immediate result was a sudden drop in stocks across the board, but the unintended consequence may  ( 51 min )
    Stocks Bulls Losing Support as $4 Trillion of Options Set to Expire
    (Bloomberg) -- Bulls reeling from the Federal Reserve’s still-hawkish tilt are about to lose a major force that helped tamp down turbulence in US stocks during this week’s macroeconomic drama.Most Read from BloombergTrump Hawks Superhero NFT Trading Cards as Crypto Universe ImplodesIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Elon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkUS Stocks Drop for a Second Day; Oil Snaps Rally: Markets WrapAn estimated $4 trillion of options is  ( 48 min )
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    What Is a Progressive Tax? Advantages and Disadvantages
    A progressive tax imposes successively higher rates on taxpayers who have higher incomes. The U.S. has a progressive tax system.  ( 18 min )
    Equity Financing: What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons
    Companies seek equity financing from investors to finance short or long-term needs by selling an ownership stake in the form of shares.  ( 21 min )
    Roth IRA Conversion: Definition, Methods, and Example
    A Roth IRA conversion is a way to move money from a traditional, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA, or a defined-contribution plan like a 401(k), into a Roth IRA.  ( 16 min )
    How Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Can Finance Travel: Pros & Cons
    Using a buy now, pay later service to fund your vacation or travel plans gives you the advantage of paying it off overtime. But there are downsides to consider.  ( 11 min )
    How Does an IRA Grow Over Time?
    IRAs are one of the most proven ways to grow investments over time, thanks to the magic of compounding.  ( 17 min )
    7 Biggest Canadian Marijuana Companies
    With Aphria leading the pack, these are the 7 biggest Canadian marijuana companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )
    Student Loan Limits—How Much Can You Get?
    Student loans are not limitless. The amount you can borrow depends on the type of loan you seek, your year in school, and the cost of attendance.  ( 19 min )
    Retirement Plan Solutions for Workers 70 and Older
    If you’re working and taking RMDs, your taxable income may start to bulge. Find out how to keep it—and your tax bill—under control.  ( 21 min )
    China Risks Slowdown as COVID-Zero Policy U-Turn Threatens to Bring a Million Deaths
    Decision to abandon lockdowns in favor of a rapid re-opening follows protests amid a painful economic slowdown  ( 14 min )
    Financial Plan Definition
    A financial plan is a document containing a person’s current money situation and long-term monetary goals, as well as strategies to achieve them.  ( 16 min )
    How to Plan for Retirement
    Regardless of your age, taking these five steps will help you build a solid retirement plan.  ( 22 min )
    What Is the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility? With Example
    The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as consumption increases, the marginal utility derived from each additional unit declines. Learn more.  ( 17 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 16, 2022: Rates dip again
    Rates on 30-year mortgage dropped to their lowest level since mid-September, continuing a two-week pattern of bobbing above and below 6.5%.  ( 12 min )
    10 Biggest Renewable Energy Companies
    With Orsted A/S leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest renewable energy companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 15 min )
    Fractional Reserve Banking: What It Is and How It Works
    Fractional reserve banking is a system in which only a fraction of bank deposits are backed by actual cash on hand or available for withdrawal.  ( 19 min )
    The Cost of Buying a McDonald's Franchise (MCD)
    Setting up a new McDonald’s franchise can cost the new owner up to $2.2 million to get the restaurant up and running, but it can be very profitable.  ( 16 min )
    Twitter's Suspension of Journalists Could Bring More Legal Trouble
    Musk and Twitter are facing multiple legal and regulatory battles as the company struggles to maintain advertisers.  ( 12 min )
    First Transatlantic Flight Using Only Sustainable Fuel Set for 2023
    Virgin Atlantic next year will make first transatlantic flight using only sustainable fuel with net zero carbon emissions.  ( 11 min )
    Natural Law in Ethics
    In ethics, the natural law theory states that humans have intrinsic values that determine how they reason and behave.  ( 17 min )
    Auditor Mazars Pauses All Work For Binance, Other Crypto Clients
    The accounting firm has deleted Binance's proof-of-reserves assessment, which found over-collateralization of its Bitcoin reserves.  ( 11 min )
    How Apple Makes Money
    iPhones are the biggest revenue source, but Services has the largest margins.  ( 18 min )
    5 Biggest 3D Printing Companies
    With 3D Systems leading the pack, these are the five biggest 3D printing companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )
    Netflix Leads Streaming Stocks Lower
    Netflix (NFLX) shares fell 9% yesterday, following reports the streaming giant is falling short on viewership guarantees it made to advertisers for its new ad-supported streaming service.  ( 9 min )
    I Do Not Need My IRA RMD. Can I Put It in a Roth IRA?
    You can use your traditional IRA’s required minimum distributions (RMDs) to contribute to a Roth IRA if you also have enough income.  ( 18 min )
    Internal Controls: Definition, Types, and Importance
    Internal controls are processes and records that ensure the integrity of financial and accounting information and prevent fraud.  ( 18 min )
    Strategic Alliances: How They Work in Business, With Examples
    A strategic alliance is an arrangement between two companies to undertake a mutually beneficial project. Each of the parties remains an independent entity.  ( 20 min )
    What Is Actuarial Science? Definition and Examples of Application
    Actuarial science is a discipline that assesses financial risks in the insurance and finance fields, using mathematical and statistical methods.  ( 17 min )
    Core Retail Sales Definition
    Core retail sales is an economic indicator of the strength of retail in the U.S. It excludes certain highly volatile categories such as gasoline.  ( 14 min )
    Retail Sales: Definition, Measurement, as an Economic Indicator
    Retail sales tracks consumer demand for finished goods by measuring the purchases of durable and non-durable goods over a defined period of time.  ( 18 min )
    Robinhood, Market Makers Vow to Fight SEC Trading Reforms
    A new SEC proposal that would tighten regulations on stock trading execution has Robinhood and stock wholesalers up in arms.  ( 13 min )
    What Is a Transfer Tax? Definition and How It Works With Inheritances
    A transfer tax is a charge levied on the transfer of ownership or title to property from one individual or entity to another.  ( 15 min )
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    Voor het eerst een zorgverzekering kiezen? Hier moet je op letten
    Je kunt uiterlijk tot en met 31 december je basiszorgverzekering aanpassen. Maar als je dat voor het eerst doet, komt er een hoop op je af. Waar let je op? Doe je goed aan een hoger eigen risico? En waarom wordt de zorgverzekering steeds duurder? Jullie stuurden vragen in via Instagram, onze economieredacteur Thijs Rösken beantwoordt ze.  ( 7 min )
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    Luchthaven Maastricht Aachen Airport blijft behouden
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    Maastricht Aachen Airport blijft behouden
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    Nog altijd geen duidelijkheid over steun voor huishoudens met blokverwarming
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    5 mei wordt jaarlijkse feestdag in nieuwe cao de Volksbank
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    Shell en Eneco bouwen nieuw windpark op Noordzee
    Energieconcerns Eneco en Shell bouwen de komende jaren een windpark op de Noordzee, zo'n 50 kilometer buiten de kust van IJmuiden. Beide bedrijven hebben de tender gewonnen voor het park Hollandse Kust (west), dat over vier jaar moet gaan draaien.  ( 3 min )
    We gaan weer als vanouds op wintersport of naar het vakantiepark
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    Netflix Leads Streaming Stocks Lower
    Netflix (NFLX) shares fell 9% yesterday, following reports the streaming giant is falling short on viewership guarantees it made to advertisers for its new ad-supported streaming service.  ( 1 min )

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    Adobe Stock Rallies on Earnings. Management Sticks With Forecasts.
    The provider of content development and marketing software tools posted strong results despite the tougher economic environment.  ( 22 min )
    Dow Jones Futures: Nasdaq Breaks Key Level, Apple Dives; Here's The Silver Lining
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    Avaya Veers Toward Bankruptcy Filing
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    Adobe Fourth-Quarter Revenues Up 10% as Demand Remains Strong
    Shares of software company rise as current-quarter profit estimates come in ahead of Wall Street views.  ( 23 min )
    Krispy Kreme’s Investor Day is not sitting well with investors
    Krispy Kreme Inc. stock falls after the doughnut chain sticks with its 2022 forecast and rolls out targets for 2023 and 2026.  ( 20 min )
    Stocks could face another explosion of volatility Friday as $4 trillion of options expire in ‘quadruple witching’
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    Utility takes big loss on $1.5 billion sale of gas pipeline network that serves Colorado
    Activist investor Carl Icahn agitated to stop the deal last year. Now the pipeline network has been unloaded to a new owner.  ( 15 min )
    Western Digital, Micron, Nvidia Fall On Chip Glut Amid Recession Fears
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    SoFi debuts BNPL service amid rough year for fintechs in that business
    SoFi is taking several steps to ensure that their buy now pay later customers eventually pay for their purchases.  ( 15 min )
    Adobe stock jumps after earnings beat, in-line annual forecast
    Adobe Inc. shares rose in the extended session Thursday after the creative software company topped earnings expectations for the year-ending quarter.  ( 20 min )
    Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says the Fed is ‘no longer credible’ on a key metric—and change is probably coming
    Does targeting 2% inflation make sense in our current economic environment? Not if you ask Bill Ackman.  ( 48 min )
    If You Invested $10K in American Tower 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You Would Be Making In Dividends Today
    One of the best things about buying real estate investment trusts (REITs) is that with the right stock an investor can not only gain some appreciation but also procure a solid monthly or quarterly dividend for additional income. But because not all REITs will deliver solid appreciation and dividend growth, it’s important to look at their five-year history to assess possible future returns. Take a look at one popular REIT over the past five years and what it’s generating in dividends today compar  ( 48 min )
    BioNTech upgraded to buy on high hopes for combined flu/COVID vaccine and oncology pipeline
    Bank of America turned bullish on German biotech BioNTech on Thursday  ( 21 min )
    Morgan Stanley’s chief investment officer says inflation has peaked, but next year will still be rough for stocks: A ‘growth slowdown is not yet priced’ in
    Stock prices could tumble in 2023 because of poor earnings, Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson said.  ( 47 min )
    AT&T's Stock Is 'Less Attractive' As Customer And Dividend Worries Mount, Analyst Says
    Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery downgraded AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) from Overweight to Equal-Weight with a $20 price target. The re-rating followed sustained outperformance in 2022, driving a less attractive relative valuation, mainly vs. Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ). Currently, the stock remains inexpensive on some valuation measures and could hold up well in a choppy market environment. However, the analyst expects 2023 to be another year of heavy investment, while strong KPI momentum  ( 46 min )
    Lockheed Martin plans expansion to King of Prussia campus
    The new building is being planned alongside Lockheed Martin's existing 784,000-square-foot main facility, which is part of the company's Space unit that builds satellites and spacecraft.  ( 14 min )
    How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?
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    ‘Fundamental bottom’ is coming for chips, and this stock could be the biggest winner, analyst says
    Nvidia Corp. leads top picks for semiconductor stocks heading into 2023 for one noted analyst Thursday  ( 21 min )
    Nikola’s Ex-CEO Has Sold Stock Almost Daily for Three Months
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    Pfizer and Moderna Shares Break Out. Here's the Trade.
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    Changpeng Zhao Won't Rescue Binance by Selling out Crypto Self-Custody
    In the aftermath of the collapse of FTX, many are justifiably concerned about the solvency of crypto exchanges. Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraudulent bucket shop may have been an outlier – court documents filed earlier this week by U.S. authorities allege that some $8 billion in FTX customer deposits were transferred to and lost by SBF’s “hedge fund” Alameda Research. Binance, the industry leading centralized crypto exchange, in particular has seen a significant drawdown in funds.  ( 47 min )
    'Big Short' Michael Burry Sends an Alarming Warning to Investors
    The legendary investor has just posted a message that might discourage investors from buying stocks.  ( 11 min )
    Dow tumbles over 900 points, S&P 500 sheds 2.8% as stocks hit session lows in afternoon trade
    U.S. stock indexes extended losses in early afternoon trade Thursday on worries that the Federal Reserve's relentless interest rate hikes will tip the...  ( 20 min )
    Elon Musk is using Tesla as his personal ‘ATM machine’ after cashing out another $3.5 billion in stock. It’s a ‘train wreck situation,’ Wedbush’s Dan Ives says.
    “Investor frustration is building as the Musk brand has quickly deteriorated over the past six months,” the influential tech analyst wrote. "The Twitter nightmare continues."  ( 46 min )
    Retail stocks including Macy's, Target get smoked as markets tank after retail sales miss
    An ugly day for retail stocks followed an ugly retail sales report early Thursday morning.  ( 46 min )
    4 Retirement Planning Moves That Can Save Big on Taxes, Including Capital Gains
    When it comes to investing for retirement it's not just a matter of how much you make – it's also a matter of how much you keep. The surest way to boost the returns on your retirement money can come … Continue reading → The post 4 Retirement Planning Moves That Can Save Big on Taxes, Including Capital Gains appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    Housing market predictions: Six experts weigh in on the real estate outlook in 2023
    Increasing signs point to U.S. recession in 2023. What does that mean for the housing market and real estate? Housing experts make predictions.  ( 49 min )
    Quants May Be Forced to Sell $30 Billion of Stock Futures as Markets Drop
    (Bloomberg) -- Thursday’s stock selloff sent the S&P 500 to levels that likely made bears of certain types of rules-based investors.Most Read from BloombergIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Elon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkPowell Says Fed Still Has a ‘Ways to Go’ After Half-Point HikeThis Is the World’s Biggest Stock Winner of 2022 With 1,600% GainCommodity trading advisers, who place macro bets in the futures market, likely turned sellers as the  ( 47 min )
    ECB slows rate hikes, but signals it’s far from done
    The European Central Bank on Thursday delivers a half-point rate increase and signals rates will rise “significantly” further to rein in inflation  ( 20 min )
    Analysts Just Upgraded These 3 REITs
    Many real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks that were trounced throughout much of 2022 have shown much-improved price performance over the past two months. But analysts have been slow to upgrade the sector, citing ongoing interest-rate hikes and fears of a recession in 2023. That may be changing, especially if the Federal Reserve begins to taper down on its rate hikes as Chairman Jerome Powell indicated could happen. Take a look at three REITs that have seen analyst upgrades within the past  ( 47 min )
    15 Years Ago, the Housing Market Crashed Under Similar Circumstances
    Is housing history about to repeat?  ( 12 min )
    Verizon Stock Is a Buy but AT&T Isn’t. This Analyst Explains Why.
    Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery says Verizon stock 'is now discounting an overly negative relative outlook' and he sees signs that trends are gradually improving.  ( 21 min )
    Novavax Tumbles on Cut to UK Covid Vaccine-Supply Deal, Capital Raising
    (Bloomberg) -- Novavax Inc. shares tumbled Thursday after the company announced it had cut its vaccine supply to the UK and was seeking additional equity and debt.Most Read from BloombergIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Elon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkPowell Says Fed Still Has a ‘Ways to Go’ After Half-Point HikeStocks Push Lower as Traders Digest Rate Moves: Markets WrapThe company said it was offering $125 million in shares and $125 million i  ( 46 min )
    Global Semiconductor Race Is Turning Into a War
    Only weeks after US president Joe Biden and the Chinese president Xi Jinping met in person to improve ties between the world’s two biggest economies, China filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization, further escalating the conflict between the two countries that intensified when the US introduced sanctions on chips exports earlier this year. According to Bloomberg, Japan and the Netherlands will be joining the US in efforts to tighten chip exports to China, with even semiconductor giants  ( 49 min )
    GE picks Kendall Square for HQ for energy business
    The company's energy businesses are expected to be split off into an independent company in early 2024, which will be headquartered in Cambridge. GE itself is still on the hunt for a new corporate office in Boston.  ( 15 min )
    Netflix stock sinks after reported ad target miss as analysts warn of 'competitive disadvantage'
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    Tesla stock slammed this week as Musk sells more shares
    Tesla CEO Elon Musk's selling spree continues, to the chagrin of Tesla investors who can’t seem to catch a break.  ( 47 min )
    Millennials’ average net worth: How the nation’s largest working generation stacks up against the rest
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    (Bloomberg) -- It’s about to be “showtime” for US banks stocks, with the group likely to surge by 50% next year even as the economy falls into recession, says veteran banking analyst Mike Mayo.Most Read from BloombergIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Powell Says Fed Still Has a ‘Ways to Go’ After Half-Point HikeElon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkApple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU LawsA mild recession, the Wells Fargo & Co.  ( 48 min )
    Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Soars After Creditor Offers Capital to Avoid Bankruptcy
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    Nucor Slumps as Largest US Steelmaker Flags Recession Concerns
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    These 8 Bay Area tech companies eyed as attractive buyout targets
    They all have market caps that have fallen by between 42% and 81% this year but have what's considered to be reliable revenue streams.  ( 15 min )
    Roblox stock tanks after disappointing November billings numbers
    Roblox Corp. shares undefined were falling more than 14% in Thursday morning trading after the gaming company posted November bookings metrics that seemed...  ( 22 min )
    ‘Things will be less rosy’: Billionaire Howard Marks likes these 2 high-yield dividend stocks for protection
    With inflation rates this year reaching levels not seen since the early 1980s, and the Fed taking aggressive interests rate hikes in its attempt to tame it, these issues have been hot topics in 2022. This is a conversation unlikely to go away anytime soon, however, according to legendary investor Howard Marks. “Inflation and interest rates are highly likely to remain the dominant considerations influencing the investment environment for the next several years,” the billionaire said in a recent n  ( 49 min )
    Vanguard Funds - 10 Best Vanguard Mutual Funds
    Top-Rated Vanguard Mutual Funds as of 11/30/22 Fund Name, Ticker, Overall Rating, (Risk Grade) Vanguard Municipal Money Mkt Inv VMSXX A+ (A+) Vanguard Market  ( 9 min )
    Enphase Stock Is Slipping. Shares Are ‘Priced for Near Perfection.’
    Susquehanna analyst Biju Perincheril downgraded shares of solar and battery systems firm Enphase to Neutral from Positive.  ( 21 min )
    Comcast Doubles Down on a Shady Billing Practice (It Will Cost You)
    The cable and internet giant plans a price hike for many customers, but that's only part of why you should be mad.  ( 12 min )
    Should I Invest in Bonds Right Now?
    Bonds are one of the two most basic investment options, along with stocks. While stocks are fairly well understood - you buy a piece of a company and make money when the company does well and becomes worth more - … Continue reading → The post Everything You Need to Know About Investing in Bonds Right Now appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )
    How Much Monthly Interest Will I Get Off $2 Million?
    For older Americans, living off the interest and returns of your retirement account is how retirement is structured. The goal is that by the time you hit your late 60s you will ideally have enough saved up to coast indefinitely. … Continue reading → The post How Much Interest Does $2 Million Pay Monthly? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )
    Can I Retire With $2 Million?
    For years, financial experts have suggested a target retirement savings goal of $1 million. But when you consider things like inflation, the rising cost of healthcare and longer life expectancies, that amount of money may not go as far as … Continue reading → The post How to Retire With $2 Million appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )
    Dow Jones Futures Fall After Jobless Claims, Retail Sales; Tesla Set To Hit New Low On Elon Musk Stock Sales
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    Netflix Stock Tumbles Amid Doubts Over Ad-Service Viewer Targets
    Netflix may have a problem with its newly-launched ad-supported streaming tier.  ( 10 min )
    Third Harmonic's stock falls 75% after discontinuing clinical trial
    Shares of Third Harmonic Bio Inc. undefined tumbled 75% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company said it discontinued the Phase 1b study of its...  ( 20 min )
    The Fed raised interest rates yesterday. Here’s where you can earn 3-4% or more on your savings account
    The latest rates on savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts  ( 25 min )
    Nucor to miss fourth-quarter earnings target on weakness in its steel mills and raw materials units
    Nucor Corp. undefined said Thursday it expects fourth-quarter earnings to be in the range of $4.25 a share to $4.35 a share, below the latest analyst...  ( 20 min )
    Cathie Wood Loses Money On Every Stock She Owns
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    Microsoft Bets On This EV Battery Startup As Backbone Of Energy Transition
    Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, raised $214 million in additional financing from a consortium including Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Climate Innovation Fund, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Oman Investment Authority, and Molicel. The latest financing brings Group14’s Series C round to $614 million. “Batteries are becoming the backbone of the clean energy transition,” said Brandon Middaugh, Director of Mi  ( 46 min )
    Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare Studying Potential Deals With Medtronic's Spun Off Units
    Siemens Healthineers AG (OTC: SMMNY) (OTC: SEMHF) and General Electric Company's (NYSE: GE) healthcare arm are reportedly weighing the potential acquisition of Medtronic Plc's (NYSE: MDT) two businesses being spun-off. Medtronic announced in October its intention to spin off the Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions units within the next year to 18 months. Medtronic's patient-monitoring and respiratory-intervention businesses are also gathering interest from private equity firms, Bloo  ( 46 min )
    Texas Has an Obvious, Affordable Fix for Its Electricity Problem
    Amid work to avoid blackouts, conservation is getting short shrift.  ( 24 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stock futures plunge as investors mull path forward for rates
    U.S. stock futures descended Thursday morning as Wall Street reeled from another sizable rate hike by Federal Reserve officials and awaited the government’s monthly retail report.  ( 47 min )
    How much should you have saved for retirement?
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    Cathie Wood's ARK Invest buys Tesla stock amid plunge, Musk sells
    Elon Musk fan Cathie Wood seized a sizable chunk of Tesla shares late Wednesday after the stock extended a recent skid to its lowest level in more than two years.  ( 47 min )
    The Fed just hiked its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 15 years — further escalating fears of a recession. But here's why soon-to-be retirees shouldn't panic
    Don't wallow in fear — take advantage of it.  ( 48 min )
    Goldman Says Commodities Will Gain 43% in 2023 as Supply Shortages Bite
    (Bloomberg) -- Commodities will be the best-performing asset class once again in 2023, handing investors returns of more than 40%, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Most Read from BloombergIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Powell Says Fed Still Has a ‘Ways to Go’ After Half-Point HikeApple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU LawsElon Musk’s Tesla Share Sales Approach the $40 Billion MarkThe Wall Street bank said that while the first quarter may be “bu  ( 47 min )
    ARK’s Cathie Wood Is Buying More Beaten-Down Tesla Stock
    The funds bought nearly 75,000 shares on Wednesday, using the falling price as an opportunity to add to positions.  ( 21 min )
    Equities Tumble as Fed Shock Halts Global Rally: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- European stocks and US index futures declined after the Federal Reserve rebuffed expectations for a dovish tilt and said interest rates will go higher for longer.Most Read from BloombergIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Powell Says Fed Still Has a ‘Ways to Go’ After Half-Point HikeApple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU LawsElon Musk Sells $3.6 Billion Worth of His Stake in TeslaThe Stoxx Europe 600 Index retreated the most since Nov. 3.  ( 48 min )
    This Mistake Could Boost Your Medicare Premiums. Here’s How to Avoid It.
    Retirees need to start planning at age 60 to avoid getting blindsided by the income-related monthly adjustment amount, or IRMAA, which can get tacked on to standard Medicare premiums  ( 25 min )
    Bonds Have Been Awful Investments. Now Is the Time to Buy Them.
    After a brutal year for bonds and REITs, income seekers might consider investing in Treasuries, municipal bonds, and high-quality dividend stocks for 2023.  ( 22 min )
    Tesla Stock Isn’t Out of the Woods Yet. There Are Too Many EVs.
    Wait times for new EVs have been falling more recently, along with prices.  ( 21 min )
    Elon Musk takes legal action after 'stalker' finds car with his child inside - latest updates
    Elon Musk has said he is taking legal action against the owner of a Twitter account that tracks the movements of his private jet after suggesting a "crazy stalker" had managed to find a car with his son inside.  ( 50 min )
    Top FTX Group Executive Tipped Off Bahamas Authorities About Comingling of Funds in November
    Former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has said he didn't know of any commingling of funds between his companies.  ( 46 min )
    Warner Bros. Discovery boosts restructuring-cost estimate
    Warner Bros. Discovery has increased its estimate on what restructuring costs will be concerning the company's merger.  ( 46 min )
    Powell sends markets into the red: Watch out for the 'bazooka' expected by experts
    Red dominates European markets this Thursday, with the Ibex 35, CAC 40 and DAX following the same tone of yesterday's negative close for Wall Street's S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow Jones, and the falls in Asia early this morning, after Jerome Powell's speech yesterday following the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision. Market behavior "clearly went from more to less, with the FOMC statement and the subsequent press conference of its chairman, Jerome Powell, as the turning point of the day," explains Link Securities in its daily market commentary. The key to everything, the 'slam dunk' for the market was, according to Bankinter's daily report, that "Powell said that to start lowering rates they will have to be sure that inflation is heading towards the 2% target and there is still a long way to go".  ( 48 min )
    Cathie Wood Boosts Tesla, Coinbase Holdings on Dip-Buying Binge
    (Bloomberg) -- Cathie Wood scooped up more shares of Tesla Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc., underscoring her faith that electric vehicles and cryptocurrency are key future trends. Most Read from BloombergIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Powell Says Fed Still Has a ‘Ways to Go’ After Half-Point HikeApple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU LawsWho Is Bernard Arnault, the World’s Richest Person?Musk Loses World’s Richest Title to Arnault With Tesla Unwindin  ( 46 min )
    Elon Musk just sold $3.6 billion more in Tesla stock as Twitter turmoil continues
    Tesla investors appear concerned that Musk's Twitter ownership is an operational and financial distraction.  ( 20 min )
    Dow Jones Futures: Fed Rate Hike Outlook Hits Market Rally; Elon Musk Sells More Tesla Stock
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    Pfizer to Sell Paxlovid in China as Covid Cases Surge
    (Bloomberg) -- Pfizer Inc. cemented a deal first announced in March to sell its antiviral medication Paxlovid in China through a state-owned company, adding to supply of Covid treatments in the country that’s now facing a massive infection surge. Most Read from BloombergIs Putin Finally Getting Smart About His Ukraine Disaster?Powell Says Fed Still Has a ‘Ways to Go’ After Half-Point HikeApple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU LawsWho Is Bernard Arnault, the World’s Richest P  ( 47 min )
    For Tesla Investors, the Nightmare of Musk Stock Sales Just Won’t Stop
    Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold another $3.6 billion in Tesla stock over the past few days. The reason is a mystery, but it's probably Twitter related.  ( 21 min )
    Elon Musk Sold More Than $3.5 Billion Worth of Tesla Shares
    The CEO’s sale of Tesla stock has weighed on the company’s share price, which is down more than 50% in 2022.  ( 24 min )
    Microsoft paid $190M to buy a data center hardware maker that had raised $134M more than that
    The sale came after Fungible reportedly failed to secure additional funding and tried to sell itself to Meta.  ( 15 min )
    Investing in These 2 Biotech Stocks Could Double Your Money, Says Analyst
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    Stocks are closing out a dismal 2022 as the Fed fights inflation. Here’s what history says comes next.
    More than 100 years of history shows that the U.S. stock market tends to avoid booking back-to-back annual losses, according to AGF Investments.  ( 21 min )
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    Polen staakt verzet tegen minimumbelasting voor multinationals
    Polen stemt alsnog in met een EU-maatregel om belastingontwijking tegen te gaan. Het land was eerst nog tegen de invoering van een minimumbelasting van 15 procent voor multinationals.  ( 3 min )
    Polen staakt verzet tegen minimumbelasting multinationals
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    The Fed Will Lift Rates Again Wednesday. What to Expect After That.
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    John Paulson Hits the Jackpot With Horizon Buyout — Here Are His 2 Top Stocks Right Now
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    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 14, 2022: Rates drop
    Shedding almost a quarter percentage point, the 30-year mortgage average has dropped to its lowest point in three months.  ( 12 min )
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    The federal funds rate is the target interest rate set by the Fed at which commercial banks borrow & lend their extra reserves to one other overnight.  ( 18 min )
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    The central bank raised its key rate by 50 basis points and suggested it may increase rates another 75 basis points to more than 5% next year.  ( 11 min )
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    Every product has a life cycle, and reevaluating it at each phase is considered important to managing its commercial success.  ( 22 min )
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    First Solar to Invest $1 Billion in New U.S. Factory
    First Solar, the largest U.S.-based solar panel manufacturer, announced on Tuesday it is planning to spend up to $1 billion to construct a new manufacturing facility in the U.S.  ( 1 min )
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    Natural Gas Prices Soar
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    Amerikaanse centrale bank trapt licht op rem: rentestijging minder sterk
    De Amerikaanse Federal Reserve (Fed) heeft de rente woensdag met 0,5 procentpunt verhoogd. Die verhoging is minder sterk dan de afgelopen vier keer, toen er telkens 0,75 procentpunt bij kwam.  ( 3 min )
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    Vanguard Predicts 'Global Recession' Next Year — You Should Listen
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    Where did the money go in FTX crypto collapse?
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    Charter stock falls after 2023 capex forecast comes in above Wall Street expectations
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    Fed Rate Hike Looms After Market Rally Fizzles; Tesla Stock Hits New Lows As Elon Musk Admits This
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    Sam Bankman-Fried's Prison Sentence Could Stretch to 115 Years
    (Bloomberg) -- Sam Bankman-Fried faces up to 115 years in prison if he’s convicted on all eight charges filed by the US Department of Justice on Tuesday — though he’s unlikely to be sentenced to that long a term. Most Read from BloombergMusk Loses World’s Richest Title to Arnault With Tesla UnwindingApple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU LawsElon Musk Is Ruining Trump’s Presidential CampaignUS Core Inflation Slows, Giving Fed Some Breathing Room on RatesTesla Stock Has Never  ( 47 min )
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    No matter the vagaries of day-to-day market action, the target for investors will remain the same as it always has been: To find stocks that promise profitability, and a positive return going forward. While difficult to find in today’s inflationary environment, profitable stocks are still the path to successful investing. Covering the Chinese vehicle market for Singapore banking giant DBS, analyst Rachel Miu sees an opportunity for profits in the Asian electric vehicle (EV) niche. China has take  ( 49 min )
    The U.S. inflation rate in November was not 7.1% as you were told; it was 3.7%
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    NextEra Stock Shines After Last Quarter's Sales Popped 54%
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    Tesla Inc. shares undefined plumbed new lows on Tuesday, veering closer to trading under $150. The stock traded as low as $161.30, down more than 3%, on...  ( 22 min )
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    While specific segments of the commercial real estate (CRE) market such as industrial and healthcare are performing well, others like office and retail are alarming investors. Rising interest rates are heightening those concerns. In response, investors are actively reducing their exposure to the CRE market. According to The Wall Street Journal, real estate investment trusts (REITs) are fighting to stop investors from pulling their money out. Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) announced a tightening of r  ( 47 min )
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    The official CPI report, released this morning, came in at 7.1% for the month of November, compared to the 7.3% expectations. The beat will give confidence to investors, and the major indexes are showing solid gains in reaction. Meanwhile, the Central Bank’s decision makers are convened for the final FOMC meeting of the year, and are widely expected to institute another interest rate hike – Chairman Jerome Powell has already indicated that we need to see more pain from high rates before inflatio  ( 48 min )
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    The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its November Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Here are the main figures from the report, compared to Wall Street estimates.  ( 47 min )
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    If you're looking to receive passive income with your investments, there are many ways to do it. While your best choice will depend on certain factors, such as your age and risk tolerance, there are many ways to invest $20,000. … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $20,000 for Passive Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
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    4 Alternatives to Annuities for Fixed Retirement Income
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    Vanaf vandaag liggen er naast theedoeken, mutsen en taarten ook seksspeeltjes in de schappen van de HEMA. De nieuwe collectie is een samenwerking met seksspeeltjesmaker EasyToys.  ( 3 min )
    Veel werkgevers compenseren personeel voor gestegen kosten
    Een op de drie werkgevers geeft extra financiële steun aan zijn werknemers om mogelijke koopkrachtproblemen te verlichten. Dit komt dan boven op het salaris en de structurele loonstijgingen.  ( 3 min )
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    Top economist Mohamed El-Erian says the Fed will face these two ‘unpleasant choices’ next year
    “This is what happens when an inflationary moment is allowed to get embedded into the economic system,” El-Erian said.  ( 47 min )
    2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks J.P. Morgan Predicts Will Surge Over 50%
    The doom and gloom brigade has been out in full force recently, persistently warning the economy is in a precarious state and that a recession next year is all but inevitable. Maybe so, but that doesn't necessarily mean the stock market is destined to follow suit. In fact, the J.P. Morgan Asset Management team expects 2023 will be a “bad year for the economy, a better year for markets.” “Our core scenario sees developed economies falling into a mild recession in 2023,” added Asset Management tea  ( 48 min )
    Tesla stock ends at fresh two-year low, bucking broader market trend
    Tesla Inc. stock on Monday ended at a fresh two-year low, going against broader market strength and as December losses look poised to match November's and...  ( 23 min )
    Bank of Montreal Drops on $2.3 Billion Stock Sale to Hit Capital Hurdle
    (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Montreal, which is working to close the largest acquisition in its history, is selling C$3.15 billion ($2.31 billion) in equity to make sure it can meet Canadian regulators’ recently-increased capital requirements.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Is Ruining Trump’s Presidential CampaignSam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas as US Files FTX ChargesChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeUS Says Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion EnergyHong Kon  ( 47 min )
    BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager — says central banks are 'deliberately' causing recessions, warns of a downturn unlike any other. 3 shockproof assets to consider
    Is there more pain ahead?  ( 47 min )
    Oracle stock rises as earnings and revenue beat, but profit forecast comes in slightly short
    Oracle Corp. topped Wall Street's expectations for profit and revenue in its most recent quarter, but the software company's earnings guidance came in...  ( 23 min )
    Stocks trending after hours: Oracle, Tesla, First Solar
    Oracle, Tesla and First Solar are trending in after hours.  ( 46 min )
    Raytheon announces $6 billion buyback program
    Raytheon Technologies Corp. undefined announced Monday afternoon that its board of directors has authorized a stock-buyback program of up to $6 billion. The...  ( 21 min )
    5 things FTX did with its money — including customer assets — according to its new CEO
    As FTX continues to be unwound, its new CEO is set to tell Congress at least five things he knows the company did with the money from clients and investors.  ( 47 min )
    Oracle Stock Rises on Strong Earnings
    Oracle posted better-than-expected revenue and profit growth for its quarter ended in November.  ( 21 min )
    GE HealthCare Is About to Be Independent. This Is Where the Stock Should Trade.
    GE HealthCare management is meeting with investors before it separates from General Electric in early January.  ( 21 min )
    All eyes are on tomorrow’s crucial inflation report. Here’s how the Fed, the economy, and markets could respond
    Investment banks see inflation falling in November, but that may not be enough to protect the U.S. economy from a recession.  ( 48 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stocks soar as all eyes turn to inflation data, Fed meeting
    U.S. stocks rallied Monday ahead of a busy week for investors with key inflation data and the Fed's last policy meeting of the year serving as highlights.  ( 47 min )
    These Are The Top 5 China Stocks To Buy And Watch Now
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    US Stocks Start Fed Week Higher as CPI Data Loom: Markets Wrap
    (Bloomberg) -- US stocks advanced with investors gearing up for Tuesday’s reading on consumer prices. US Treasuries ended Monday lower, erasing earlier gains.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeUS Says Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion EnergyFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks S  ( 47 min )
    Fidelity Breaks Down 3 Reasons Your Portfolio Is Underperforming: Here Are the Solutions
    It's no secret that equities and bonds have taken a shellacking in 2022. The downdraft from the highest inflation in four decades, sharply rising interest rates and persistent supply chain disruptions combined to hammer the S&P 500 some 25% by … Continue reading → The post Fidelity Breaks Down 3 Reasons Your Portfolio Is Underperforming: Here Are the Solutions appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    VIX Fell Into a Death Cross. That’s Usually Good for the S&P 500
    (Bloomberg) -- A contrarian indicator of stock-market volatility is sending an encouraging sign for US equities in the coming weeks. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Is Ruining Trump’s Presidential CampaignChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeUS Says Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion EnergySam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas as US Files FTX ChargesKeystone Has Leaked More Oil Than Any Other Pipeline in US Since 2010The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, fell int  ( 47 min )
    Three Top VMware Executives to Leave Company
    The departure of three senior vice presidents comes as Broadcom is seeking to acquire the software company for $61 billion.  ( 26 min )
    Lilly's board OKs 15% dividend increase
    Eli Lilly & Co. undefined said Monday that its board has authorized a 15% increase in the pharma company's quarterly dividend to $1.13 a share. The dividend...  ( 22 min )
    These are the 5 most damning things FTX’s new CEO has to say about Sam Bankman-Fried
    John J. Ray III will lay out an alarming picture to Congress of how badly mismanaged the crypto exchange really was.  ( 23 min )
    JPMorgan’s Trading Desk Sees S&P Rallying Up to 10% on Soft Inflation Data
    (Bloomberg) -- With equity investors defensively positioned, a soft reading in Tuesday’s consumer price index could spark a powerful rally — with the S&P 500 jumping as much as 10%. That’s the bold forecast from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s sales and trading desk. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeUS Says Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion EnergyFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Mu  ( 48 min )
    BA Stock In Buy Range; Boeing Set For Historic Jet Orders
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    Cisco starts layoffs in RTP, beyond
    The technology company is slashing jobs as it looks to remove hundreds of millions worth of expenses from its balance sheets.  ( 16 min )
    Bonds: Is now a good time to buy? Experts weigh in
    Rising bond yields have put fixed income back in vogue as an alternative to cash or the volatile stock market.  ( 47 min )
    Spirit AeroSystems shares jump on talk of huge Air India aircraft order
    The carrier is said to be close to ordering up to 500 jets from Boeing and Airbus.  ( 15 min )
    Alphabet Stock Is Having a Horrible 7-Day Stretch. These Numbers Tell the Story.
    Shares of the parent company of Google are on track for their longest losing streak since September 2018.  ( 21 min )
    Clovis Enters Bankruptcy With Deal to Sell Cancer-Drug Candidate to Novartis
    Clovis Oncology, maker of ovarian cancer drug Rubraca, has filed for chapter 11 and proposed selling a separate therapy to a Novartis affiliate.  ( 26 min )
    Fade The CPI; This New Fed Inflation Chart Is Key For S&P 500
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    Under Armour Has the Balance Sheet to Survive. Here Is What Needs to Thrive.
    A Stifel analyst upgraded Under Armour to Buy from Hold, while raising his price target to $12 from $9.  ( 21 min )
    Crypto Problems Grow: Binance Might Face Money-Laundering Charges
    U.S. prosecutors are considering charges against the cryptocurrency exchange and its executives, including CEO Changpeng Zhao, according to Reuters.  ( 11 min )
    Top Natural Gas Stocks
    Antero Resources, Comstock Resources, and Chesapeake Energy are among the top-performing natural gas stocks, surging as much as 80% in the past year as natural gas prices quadrupled.  ( 17 min )
    Vanguard Fixed-Income Chief Sees Good Year Ahead for Bonds — If You Pick the Right Ones
    (Bloomberg) -- For Vanguard’s Sara Devereux, the recent debt rally brought the chance to reduce credit exposure and buy mortgage agency securities based on valuations, setting up what promises to be a bond picker’s paradise in the new year.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Is Ruining Trump’s Presidential CampaignChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeUS Says Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion EnergySam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas as US Files FTX ChargesKeyst  ( 47 min )
    Nvidia Stock Runs Into Resistance. Here's How to Trade It Now.
    Nvidia stock has rallied more than 50% from its October low. As it runs into the 200-day moving average, here's how to trade it now.  ( 13 min )
    CPI days have been among the most volatile for stocks this year. Here’s what to expect ahead of Tuesday’s report
    The consumer-price index has made for some of the most volatile trading days of 2022. Here's what's at stake ahead of November data.  ( 25 min )
    Jamie Dimon worries about the ‘extraordinary’ dangers posed by the Ukraine war. ‘I would definitely be preparing for it to get much worse’
    JPMorgan’s CEO warned of a prolonged energy crisis, while calling for a “Marshall Plan for energy” to combat oil and gas underinvestment.  ( 48 min )
    ‘Chinese Stocks Are Primed for a Multi-Quarter Recovery’: Morgan Stanley Suggests 2 Names to Buy
    Is China's zero-Covid strategy finally over? While most Western nations have prioritized a return to normal and an end to COVID pandemic restrictions, China was the standout for maintaining its strongly restrictive lockdown policies. But there is mounting evidence that Beijing is looking for a way to back off from the lockdowns – and Chinese policymakers appear to be edging toward reopening their economy. That’s good news for investors, as a pullback from the zero-COVID controls in such major ci  ( 48 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stocks rise ahead of inflation data, Fed meeting
    U.S. stocks rose Monday ahead of a busy week for investors with key inflation data and the Fed's last policy meeting of the year serving as highlights.  ( 46 min )
    Nvidia Is Cowen’s Best Chip- Stock Idea for 2023
    "With several strong product cycles anticipated in 2023, we plant the flag and say 'when' is 'now' to own NVIDIA," analyst Matthew Ramsay wrote.  ( 21 min )
    What’s the best way to take RMDs from your retirement accounts? Experts rate the top 3 strategies.
    The biggest mistake you can make is forgetting to take out the required minimum distribution.  ( 26 min )
    Severe Storms Push Florida Home Insurer FedNat to Bankruptcy
    (Bloomberg) -- FedNat Holding Co., a Florida-based homeowners insurance company, filed for bankruptcy after an increase in severe weather events in the state weighed on its balance sheet.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeUS Says Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion EnergyFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical A  ( 47 min )
    Is AMC Stock A Buy Or Sell Now? Here's What Fundamentals, Chart Action, Fund Ownership Metrics Say
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    Alibaba Stock Has Had Huge Gains and Losses. Why China’s Reopening Is Whipsawing Shares.
    The world's second-largest economy faces a challenging recovery, as its roller-coaster markets highlight.  ( 21 min )
    Amgen to buy Horizon Therapeutics for $28 billion cash
    Horizon built its commercial drug portfolio with the help of two key Bay Area acquisitions. Now Amgen, which has R&D operations in South San Francisco and has been an opportunistic buyer of Bay Area drug developers, has emerged as the winner of a competition to buy Horizon.  ( 15 min )
    GM is at 'an inflection point in innovation,' analyst says after factory visit
    Last week Wedbush analyst Dan Ives teased his upcoming analysis of GM (GM) following a factory visit, claiming the automaker was the most “underestimated” in the industry. Today we have his full report — which sticks with his bullish theme.  ( 46 min )
    Grill Maker Weber to Be Taken Private in $3.7 Billion Deal, With Debt
    Majority-owner BDT Capital agreed to buy the remaining shares after taking the barbecue brand public in August 2021.  ( 23 min )
    An Investment in This REIT 5 Years Ago Would Pay A 38% Dividend Yield Today
    When income investors purchase a real estate investment trust (REIT), one of the things they hope is that the stock will perform well enough for the company to increase its quarterly dividend as the years go by, raising the investor’s annual yield. Usually, the dividend hikes are 3 to 5 cents per year, and investors are happy if they can get that on a steady basis. For example, a $1 dividend on a $25 stock that increases its dividend by 5 cents per year can turn a 4% yield into a 5% yield in abo  ( 47 min )
    RH launches media platform, acquires two companies in quest to dominate high-end market
    The former editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest and Elle Decor has joined the team as the former Restoration Hardware seeks to dominate the high-end market.  ( 10 min )
    Tesla’s Brand Is Suffering as Elon Musk Tries to Save Civilization
    Negative opinions about the EV maker now exceed positive views, according to the survey firm YouGov.com.  ( 21 min )
    Clovis Plans to Sell Cancer Drug to Novartis in Bankruptcy Deal
    (Bloomberg) -- Clovis Oncology Inc. filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell its experimental cancer drug at an auction with Novartis Innovative Therapies making a binding, opening bid worth as much as $681 million.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeUS Says Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion EnergyFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety  ( 46 min )
    Artificial Intelligence Stocks To Watch: Big Tech Expands AI Products, Services
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    Billionaire Israel Englander Snaps Up These 3 “Strong Buy” Stocks
    Needless to say, every investor is looking for big returns and while there are many routes to follow in trying to achieve that goal, tracking the moves made by Wall Street’s most successful investors is surely a good place to start. One investor sitting pretty near the top of the pile is Izzy Englander. Interested in the stock market from an early age, Englander was already trading stocks in high school. By 1989, he established the Millennium Management hedge fund with $35 million in seed money,  ( 49 min )
    Toyota Is Reportedly Changing Its EV Strategy. Tesla Has a Huge Lead.
    Struggling to gain traction in battery-electric vehicles, Toyota is considering changes for its suppliers.  ( 21 min )
    Coupa Stock Surges. It’s Being Bought by Thoma Bravo for $8 Billion.
    Coupa Software will now become a privately held company. It's being acquired by private-equity firm Thoma Bravo for $81 a share in cash.  ( 21 min )
    Stock market news live updates: Stocks edge higher ahead of inflation data, Fed meeting
    U.S. stocks edged higher Monday morning ahead of a busy week for investors with key inflation data and the Fed's last policy meeting of the year serving as highlights.  ( 46 min )
    Private Equity Firm Thoma Bravo Gobbles Up Coupa In Another Software Deal
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    Amgen To Buy Rare Diseases Drugmaker Horizon Therapeutics In $28.3 Billion Deal
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    Qualcomm stock declines after Wells Fargo turns bearish
    Wells Fargo analyst Gaby Mobley downgraded shares of Qualcomm Inc. undefined to underweight from equal weight Monday, writing that the reasoning behind the...  ( 22 min )
    Binance and Its CEO at Risk of Criminal Charges Over Money-Laundering Rules: Report
    A split among Department of Justice prosecutors is delaying charges against the company and some of its executives, Reuters reported.  ( 21 min )
    How Much Retirement Income Can I Make Without Paying Taxes?
    Depending on your age, if your income is below a certain threshold, you may not have to pay taxes. Here's what you need to know.  ( 48 min )
    Oil Wells Creeping Into Texas Cities Herald Shale Era's Twilight
    (Bloomberg) -- Each morning when Michael Quinn pulls into the parking lot of the luxury apartment complex he manages in West Texas and looks across the street, an unsightly vision blots the horizon: a 24-foot-high insulated wall. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicro  ( 50 min )
    How Much Does a $500K Annuity Pay Per Month?
    If you're looking for alternative ways, outside of the stock market and bonds, to create retirement income, an annuity could be right for you. Whether you're nearing retirement age or have decades to go, a $500,000 annuity can provide consistent, … Continue reading → The post How Much Does a $500K Annuity Pay Per Month? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    Under Armour stock gains after Stifel upgrade
    Shares of Under Armour Inc. undefined were up more than 3% in premarket trading Monday after Stifel analyst Jim Duffy turned bullish on the apparel maker's...  ( 22 min )
    Elon Musk should prepare for 'hundreds or even thousands' of arbitration cases, labor lawyer says
    Labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan says she's ready to wage an arbitration war against Musk, if necessary, on behalf of former Twitter employees.  ( 47 min )
    Half-Price Tesla Stock Is Still No Bargain
    Even after a roughly 50% decline this year, the electric-vehicle pioneer’s shares price in an unusual level of industry dominance.  ( 25 min )
    Rivian Suffers a Huge Setback in Battle Against Tesla
    The EV upstart ends an ambitious project with Mercedes-Benz, announced only three months ago.  ( 13 min )
    Coupa Stock Surges. It’s Being Bought by Thoma Bravo for $8 Billion.
    Coupa Software will now become a privately held company. It's being acquired by private-equity firm Thoma Bravo for $81 a share in cash.  ( 21 min )
    10 Companies Will Thrive During Next Year's Recession, Analysts
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    Kevin O'Leary says these are the best assets to own as inflation remains hot — maintain your purchasing power now
    Inflation is still near multi-decade highs. Mr. Wonderful is using these stocks to fight back.  ( 47 min )
    Investors Are Losing Faith in Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation
    The ETF founder is seeing a drop in large holdings such as Tesla and Zoom.  ( 23 min )
    Oil Traders Pump a Record $500 Million Into One Fund as Prices Plunge
    (Bloomberg) -- One oil exchange traded fund pulled in a giant amount of cash last week as some investors piled into the market during its worst rout in months.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as FluRussia Is Feeling the Pain of Europe’s Oil Embargo  ( 46 min )
    Coupa Software posts narrower loss as it agrees to take-private deal
    Coupa Software Inc. undefined on Monday said its third-quarter loss narrowed to $84.68 million, or $1.11 a share, from a loss of $91.2 million, or $1.23 a...  ( 22 min )
    Weber to be taken private for $8.05 a share by BDT Capital Partners
    Weber Inc. undefined announced Monday morning that it has reached an agreement with BDT Capital Partners to be taken private. Funds managed by BDT Capital...  ( 22 min )
    Flood of Russian Crude Heads to Asia After EU Ban Kicks In
    (Bloomberg) -- Russia has all but ceased to be a supplier of crude oil to Europe.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as FluRussia Is Feeling the Pain of Europe’s Oil EmbargoA European Union ban on imports of Russian crude by sea came into force on Dec  ( 53 min )
    Cancer Focused Clovis Oncology Files For Bankruptcy
    Clovis Oncology Inc (NASDAQ: CLVS) has voluntarily initiated a Chapter 11 proceeding in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and will seek to sell its assets through a court-supervised sales process. The Debtors have filed various "first day" motions with the Bankruptcy Court requesting customary relief that will enable them to transition into Chapter 11 without material disruption to their ordinary course operations. Related: Clovis Oncology Shares Nose-Dive As Potential Bankruptcy Filing Looms. Clovis ha  ( 46 min )
    Mesa Air to delay Q4 and fiscal 2022 earnings in filing with SEC
    Mesa Air Group undefined said Monday it will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission to delay its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 earnings, which...  ( 22 min )
    The 4% Rule for Retirement Spending Makes a Comeback
    Your 401(k) probably took a beating in 2022, but it is now safer for new retirees to take higher initial withdrawals, Morningstar researchers say.  ( 24 min )
    Inflation Was So Bad That It Even Crushed Inflation-Linked Bonds
    (Bloomberg) -- As the US economy veered toward the biggest inflation shock in four decades, investors flocked to the one corner of Wall Street that seemed a sure-fire refuge: Treasuries that provide extra compensation to keep up with rising consumer prices.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top  ( 50 min )
    Suze Orman: If you think you're ready for retirement, think again — 5 moves to keep you out of the poorhouse
    Even if you believe you're set, the money guru says too often people retire with only enough savings to last a few years.  ( 48 min )
    Crypto: Bieber, Madonna, Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg in Big Trouble
    A new lawsuit accuses a dozen celebrities of contributing to significant financial losses, by promoting non-fungible tokens, aka NFTs.  ( 12 min )
    Clovis Oncology stock slides 10% premarket after company files for bankruptcy
    Clovis Oncology Inc. stock undefined fell 10% in premarket trade Monday, after the biotech filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and said it would sell assets. The...  ( 22 min )
    Amgen to Buy Horizon Therapeutics for $116.50 a Share or $27.8 Billion
    Amgen reaches a deal to buy drug company Horizon Therapeutics for $116.50 a share in cash.  ( 21 min )
    Bitcoin Is in for a Big Week. Traders Now See $8,500 as More Likely Than $34,000.
    Signs that Wall Street's interest in crypto is fading flashed again as a survey of market participants detailed significant bearishness.  ( 22 min )
    The biggest risks to stock market in 2023: Deutsche Bank survey
    The risks to the outlook for stocks are plentiful in 2023, warns Deutsche Bank.  ( 46 min )
    Horizon Therapeutics Stock Surges On $28.5 Billion Amgen Takeover
    "The acquisition of Horizon is a compelling opportunity for Amgen and the potential new medicines in Horizon's pipeline strongly complement our own R&D portfolio," said Amgen CEO Robert Bradway.  ( 12 min )
    Just 1 in 3 Americans understands this crucial component of planning smartly for retirement — and that lack of knowledge could prove very costly
    5 charts that show the state of retirement planning in America. Plus, advice from financial advisers on how to plan better and save more for retirement  ( 32 min )
    ‘This truck can’t do normal truck things’: YouTube star says towing with Ford’s new electric pickup is a ‘total disaster’ in viral video — but Wall Street still likes these 3 EV stocks
    It may not be practical — at least for now.  ( 48 min )
    Rivian Scraps Plan to Make Electric Vans in Europe with Mercedes
    (Bloomberg) -- Rivian Automotive Inc. is shelving plans to jointly build electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz AG, aborting a deal signed just three months ago to share costs and quickly scale up production.Most Read from BloombergFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as  ( 47 min )
    Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon reportedly hiding in Serbia
    South Korean prosecutors said Monday that fugitive crypto executive Do Kwon is hiding in Serbia, according to reports.  ( 23 min )
    Stocks Moving the Most Today: Horizon Therapeutics, Coupa Software, Rivian, and More
    Amgen is in advanced talks to buy drug company Horizon Therapeutics, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.  ( 21 min )
    Meme stocks are likely in big trouble in 2023: Morning Brief
    Next year could see further heat on the once popular meme stock trade. More on that and what else to watch in markets on Monday, December 12, 2022.  ( 48 min )
    Coupa Software shares jump after report Thomas Bravo in talks to buy it
    Coupa Software undefined shares jumped 23% in premarket trade after Bloomberg News reported that private-equity firm Thomas Bravo is in advanced talks to buy...  ( 22 min )
    Sweden’s Free-Falling Property Market Triggers Worst Economic Slump in EU
    (Bloomberg) -- Soaring inflation and rising borrowing costs have sent housing prices on a steep downward trajectory across the world, but one of the places where this trend is playing out the fastest is Sweden. After a decades-long property boom fueled by cheap credit, a shortage of housing and interest-only mortgages, the Nordic region’s largest economy is now in the midst of a sharp housing market contraction that threatens to deepen a looming economic slump.Most Read from BloombergFed’s Messa  ( 48 min )
    Tesla’s approval rating sinks into negative territory, survey finds
    A survey that tests consumer perceptions of prominent brands indicates that more consumers now have a negative view of the EV maker than a positive view  ( 23 min )
    Rivian says it won’t go forward with Mercedes-Benz deal three months after agreeing to it
    Electric vehicle maker Rivian on Monday said it won't go forward with a plan to make electric vans in Europe with Mercedes-Benz, just three months after...  ( 23 min )
    Novozymes and Chr. Hansen agree deal to merge
    The Danish companies will create a biological solutions provider with combined annual revenue of around 3.5 billion euros ($3.69 billion).  ( 22 min )
    France requests emergency cut in electricity exports to UK as nuclear crisis deepens - live updates
    France's electricity network operator requested emergency help from Britain as the cold snap caused demand to surge across Europe.  ( 59 min )
    Retail Investors Clash With Pros Over Best Stock Trade Before the Fed Rate Decision
    (Bloomberg) -- Ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting — and in a year when many didn’t make the right calls — professional investors and do-it-yourselfers are sharply divided over the best way to position ahead of the central bank’s rate decision on Dec. 14.Most Read from BloombergFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as FluChin  ( 50 min )
    The Block CEO resigns after reports of undisclosed loans from Alameda Research
    Michael McCaffrey, the CEO of crypto news outlet The Block, resigned after reports revealed that he received undisclosed multi-million dollar loans from Alameda Research.  ( 45 min )
    How Much Can You Contribute to Your IRA in 2022 and 2023?
    IRAs have certain tax advantages that allow you to bolster your nest egg, but there are annual limits on how much you can contribute.  ( 22 min )
    Roth IRA Contributions With No Job?
    Even if you don’t have a conventional job, you may be able to contribute to a Roth IRA using these unconventional income sources.  ( 19 min )
    11 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Roth IRA
    Don’t lose out on the tax-free benefits of a Roth IRA by contributing too much or too little, withdrawing money too soon, or making another mistake.  ( 26 min )
    Top Natural Gas Producers Rally Against Australia Price Cap Plan
    (Bloomberg) -- Major natural gas producers are pushing back against an Australian plan to cap domestic prices, saying the policy risks creating supply shortages by curtailing new investment.Most Read from BloombergFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut BetsElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as FluChina’s Rapid Covid Reversal Sparks Whiplash as Cases SurgeRussia Is Feeling t  ( 48 min )
    Markets: Bitcoin, Ether down as markets brace for November inflation data
    Bitcoin and Ether fell slightly in Monday morning trading in Asia, along with all other non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies in the top 10, excluding Litecoin.  ( 46 min )
    TipRanks ‘Perfect 10’ List: These 3 Top-Rated Stocks Could Shine in 2023
    As we head into the final stretch of 2022, with less than three weeks until we turn the page to 2023, the markets and the economy are sending a series of mixed signals. Stocks have leveled out somewhat over the past month, with reduced volatility compared to the previous six months. At the same time, investors must consider the economic signals – especially persistently high inflation and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision this week. It’s a difficult environment for ma  ( 51 min )
    Fed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 Rate-Cut Bets
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    Stocks Poised for Lower Open
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    Arizona divesting pension funds from BlackRock over ESG push
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    Rivian, GlobalFoundries Joining Nasdaq 100 Index; Apple Chipmaker, China Stocks Falling Off
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    Toyota Halts Car's Sales and Production for U.S.
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    Oracle Stock, Lennar Surge Off Lows With Earnings Due Soon; Darden Restaurants Sets Up Ahead Of Results
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    Here's Why Fund Managers Are Turning Bullish On Chinese Stocks For 2023
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    ‘One of the worst money mistakes': This Harvard-schooled economist says retiring early is a move you'll 'regret' — here are 3 big problems with hanging it up in your 50s
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    Fintech giants face uphill battle
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    Black Americans still face challenges chasing homeownership
    Black homeownership is often caught up in the institutional failures of the past and the continued transgressions today.  ( 50 min )
    Did you buy a house before 2022? If the answer is 'no,' you'll likely be on the wrong end of financial inequality over the next decade — this is why
    And it's not impacting the country equally either.  ( 49 min )
    'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Says Bitcoin Holders Will Get Richer When Fed Prints 'Trillions Of Fake Dollars'
    "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki says that people who own Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will end up wealthier than those he describes as "fake money savers," and encourages his Twitter follower to purchase the apex crypto. In a Friday tweet, Kiyosaki said Bitcoin holders would likely get richer when the Fed changes its monetary policy and begins to print more money. PENSIONS next global LEHMANN. What are you going to do? Will you get richer or poorer? People who own gold, silver, Bitcoin will  ( 46 min )
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    Companies often establish a pattern of hiking dividends at the same time each year, giving investors a reliable cash influx and enticing them to stick around for the long term. Here is your weekly list of companies that look set to raise their payouts in the next week based on what they did this time last year, with help from StreetInsider and InvestingPro+ data.  ( 47 min )
    Among the Best-Managed Companies of 2022, Some Warning Signs
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    One of the most frequently cited risks to stocks in 2023 is 'overstated'
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    Microsoft Tops the Best-Managed Companies of 2022
    The company is No. 1—again—in the Drucker Institute’s annual Management Top 250 ranking. But below No. 1, there were a lot of changes, especially among technology companies.  ( 27 min )
    How Much Should I Have in My 401(k) at 30?
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    One company could determine if U.S. corporate profits rise to a record next year
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    The 250 Best-Managed Companies of 2022
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    Utility Bills Rise as Americans Pay Off Storm-Recovery Costs for Decades to Come
    Customers will pay billions of dollars in fees arising from severe weather in recent years, as companies pass along extraordinary costs of energy and repairs.  ( 26 min )
    China Props Up Belt-and-Road Borrowers Via Unusual Channel
    The People’s Bank of China has used currency-swap lines to support governments that borrowed heavily from Chinese banks.  ( 25 min )
    Giant Fund Dumps Carnival Stock, Buys Snap, Warner Bros., and Baker Hughes
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    Think price levels will be back to normal soon? Think again.  ( 48 min )
    Netflix Stock Has Lost Almost Half Its Value. Why It Could Make a 2023 Comeback.
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    Investors Grow More Confident Fed Will Pull Off a Soft Landing
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    Interest-Rate Paths for U.S., Europe Set to Diverge
    While the Fed slows its pace of rate increases, European and U.K. central banks will press ahead.  ( 24 min )
    SoftBank, Tencent Lead Way as Asia’s Tech Investors Become Stock Sellers
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    Fed Rate Increases Are Squeezing Consumer-Finance Companies
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    Rivian, Warner Bros. Discovery to join Nasdaq 100 in rebalancing
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    Elon Musk Sounds a Dire Warning About the Economy
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    New Year Holds Promise for China IPOs After a Record 2022 Haul
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    Dow Jones Futures: Inflation Report, Federal Reserve Are Big Tests For Market Rally
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    P-Value: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and Why It Matters
    P-value is the level of marginal significance within a statistical hypothesis test, representing the probability of the occurrence of a given event.  ( 17 min )
    Declining an Inheritance
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    Warren Buffett: The Road To Riches
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    Exemption Definition
    An exemption reduces the amount of income that is subject to income tax. Exemptions come in a variety of forms.  ( 16 min )
    Top 5 Companies Owned by Fender
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    Breadwinner: What It Means, Word Origin, and Examples
    A breadwinner is the primary or sole income earner in a household.  ( 16 min )
    Unrealized Gain Definition
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    Financial Auditor: Career Path and Qualifications
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    Waarom je even moet controleren of je recht hebt op (zorg)toeslag
    De zorgpremies gaan vanaf januari omhoog, maar er is goed nieuws: de zorgtoeslag stijgt mee én meer mensen hebben er komend jaar recht op. Wanneer kom je in aanmerking voor zorgtoeslag, hoe vraag je die aan en hoe voorkom je dat je te veel geld ontvangt en moet terugbetalen?  ( 7 min )
    Het Bonnetje | 'Dit is supermarkt nummer één, we gaan zo door naar de Vomar'
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    Landelijke vierdaagse staking streekvervoer gaat voorlopig niet door
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    België komt met extra belasting voor privévliegtuigen en korte vluchten
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    NU+ | We krijgen enorme windparken op de Noordzee, maar wie wil die stroom?
    Het kabinet heeft enorme ambities om het aantal windmolens op de Noordzee te vergroten. Maar wie gaat al die elektriciteit gebruiken? Volgens experts moet de overheid meer doen om ervoor te zorgen dat de industrie al die groene stroom gaat gebruiken, in plaats van fossiele brandstoffen.  ( 5 min )
    Kerstdiner ontkomt niet aan inflatie: kalkoen en eend dit jaar duur
    Vlees op tafel bij het kerstdiner wordt duurder dit jaar. Maar poeliers, slagers en groothandel Sligro verwachten dat mensen weinig bezuinigen. Verder zijn kalkoenen en reeën dit jaar schaars en is het relatief betaalbare hert populair.  ( 6 min )

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    How a $144 Million Property Default Started Korea’s Credit Crunch
    (Bloomberg) -- Global central bankers are in a race against the clock to to tame runaway inflation. But push too far, too fast, and markets key to the smooth functioning of the financial system are liable to buckle.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as FluPutin Says Russia May Add Nuclear First Strike to StrategyHarry and Meghan Throw the Gauntlet to William and KateFed’s Message That Rates Will  ( 48 min )
    US prosecutors are reportedly investigating FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud
    In a recent meeting between FTX, federal prosecutors and FBI agents, Justice Department officials asked for documents from the crypto exchange.  ( 46 min )
    Credit Market Investors are Watching for a Federal Reserve Pivot
    (Bloomberg) -- Credit market watchers are looking ahead to next week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce a 50 basis-point hike. Most Read from BloombergPutin Says Russia May Add Nuclear First Strike to StrategyHarry and Meghan Throw the Gauntlet to William and KateThe Harry and Meghan Show Is a Royal KnockoutTwitter Sued for Refusing to Pay for Two Private Jet ChartersSports Writer Grant Wahl Dies at World Cup Match in QatarSu  ( 47 min )
    Albertsons’ $4 Billion Dividend Payout Remains Blocked
    A Washington state judge extended a temporary restraining order blocking a $4 billion dividend that Albertsons planned to pay its shareholders amid its plans to be bought by Kroger.  ( 24 min )
    I’m 68, my husband is terminally ill, and his $3 million estate will go to his son. I want to spend the rest of my days traveling — will I have enough money?
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    Bitcoin Drifts Higher. The Fed’s Rates Decision Could Drive It to $18,000 or Unleash More Selling Pressure.
    Next week will be an eventful one for Bitcoin. Rising interest rates are a macro headwind to the price of the cryptocurrency.  ( 21 min )
    Anti-Tesla Investors Hit The Jackpot
    Investors who bet on a decline in the electric vehicle maker's stock price in the short term have won the jackpot.  ( 13 min )
    Cathie Wood Has Bet Big On These 10 Stocks; Here's How They're Performing
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    World’s Top Money Managers See Global Stocks Recovering in 2023
    (Bloomberg) -- Some of the world’s biggest investors predict that stocks will see low double-digit gains next year, yet the path to a rebound won’t be a straight line.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as FluPutin Says Russia May Add Nuclear First Strike to StrategyHarry and Meghan Throw the Gauntlet to William and KateFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes With 2023 R  ( 48 min )
    Investors Call Time on FAANG Stock Dominance After Nasdaq’s Rout
    (Bloomberg) -- For some investors, this year’s rout in high-flying technology stocks is more than a bear market: It’s the end of an era for a handful of giant companies such as Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.Most Read from BloombergPutin Says Russia May Add Nuclear First Strike to StrategyHarry and Meghan Throw the Gauntlet to William and KateThe Harry and Meghan Show Is a Royal KnockoutTwitter Sued for Refusing to Pay for Two Private Jet ChartersSports Writer Grant Wahl  ( 49 min )
    Robinhood Has a new Plan as it Fights for Survival
    Robinhood says it will offer a 1% 'match' to customers who contribute money to an individual retirement account  ( 11 min )
    Keurig Dr Pepper Makes a Move Against Coke, Celsius, Monster
    Coffee and soft-drink maker is taking a stake in a company that supplies a market poised to double by 2028.  ( 14 min )
    BlackRock Facing More Blowback Over ESG as GOP Pressure Mounts
    (Bloomberg) -- It’s been a tough couple weeks for BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager, which endured fresh blows from Republican officials sharply critical of ESG.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Steps Up Attacks on Twitter’s Former Safety HeadChina’s Top Medical Adviser Says Omicron’s Risks Same as FluPutin Says Russia May Add Nuclear First Strike to StrategyHarry and Meghan Throw the Gauntlet to William and KateFed’s Message That Rates Will Stay on Hold for ‘Some Time’ Clashes W  ( 48 min )
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    Barron’s Pick: This Industrial Stock Could Soar 40%
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    Binance Is Trying to Calm Investors, but Its Finances Remain a Mystery
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    Tech Stocks Are Cheap. Here’s 1 That May Actually Be a Bargain.
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    Buckle Up: It’s Going to Be a Hard Landing
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    Het Nederlands elftal kan vrijdagavond een grote stap richting de wereldtitel zetten door in de kwartfinales Argentinië te verslaan. Een eventueel kampioenschap zet niet alleen ons land op de kaart, maar is ook goed voor het consumentenvertrouwen, dat wel een duwtje in de rug kan gebruiken.  ( 4 min )
    Gas-update: Flink meer gas verbruikt door koud weer
    Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 3 min )
    Waarom bestaat kinderopvangtoeslag en waarom stijgen de eigen kosten?
    Ouders moeten komend jaar een groter deel van de kinderopvangkosten zelf betalen. Waarom is dat? Om wat voor bedragen gaat het? En moeten kinderlozen niet een keer beloond worden? Zes vragen beantwoord.  ( 8 min )
    Bol.com gaat bezuinigen en schrapt driehonderd banen
    Bol.com schrapt driehonderd banen om geld te besparen. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van de webwinkel na berichtgeving van Het Financieele Dagblad.  ( 3 min )
    Thuiswerken blijft populair en is steeds vaker onderdeel van cao's
    Veel mensen blijven na de coronacrisis thuiswerken door op de werkvloer duidelijke afspraken te maken. Drie dagen kantoor en twee dagen thuis is daarbij het gangbaarst. Maar thuiswerken is ook steeds vaker een belangrijke arbeidsvoorwaarde. In 122 van de 390 cao's die dit jaar zijn ingegaan, staan afspraken over hybride werken. En die trend zet door.  ( 4 min )
    Productie Nederlandse industrie groeit met ruim 3 procent
    De Nederlandse industrie heeft in oktober meer geproduceerd dan in dezelfde maand vorig jaar. De gemiddelde dagproductie was 3,3 procent hoger, blijkt vrijdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. De groei is wel kleiner dan in de afgelopen anderhalf jaar.  ( 3 min )

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    DocuSign stock shoots higher after big earnings beat: ‘The future is in our own hands’
    Shares of DocuSign were flying higher in aftermarket action Thursday after the e-signature company topped expectations with its latest financial results.  ( 23 min )
    Broadcom refuses to provide full-year outlook, cites limited visibility as it ‘scrubs’ backlog
    Broadcom gave Wall Street analysts quarterly earnings and an outlook that topped consensus estimates, hiked its dividend yet analysts kept asking for more of...  ( 24 min )
    Verizon stock has had a tough year. Is a ‘drastic’ shakeup in order?
    Analysts muse whether Verizon needs to do a transformative merger amid a rough stretch for its consumer wireless business.  ( 24 min )
    Costco Misses Earnings and Revenue Expectations
    Investors had been wary headed into Costco's first-quarter earnings after a weaker-than-expected November sales report.  ( 21 min )
    Keystone Pipeline Is Shut Down After Oil Spills Into Creek in Kansas
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    Broadcom Stock Is Rising. Earnings and Guidance Beat Estimates.
    Revenue of $8.9 billion was in line with analysts' expectations for the semiconductor company.  ( 21 min )
    One of St. Louis' most high-profile tech companies lays off 17% of its workforce
    The firm said Thursday the move is tied to its ambition to reach profitability in 2023. It attributed the reductions to a new sales model it says requires less staff.  ( 16 min )
    DocuSign Stock Spikes as Earnings Crush Estimates
    The e-signature software company posted better-than-expected results, as it shows signs of a turnaround after a post-Covid slump.  ( 21 min )
    Broadcom Earnings, Revenue Outlook Top Estimates
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    Tesla's Troubles Are Piling Up While Elon Musk Is Distracted With Twitter
    (Bloomberg) -- While Elon Musk is busy overhauling newly acquired Twitter Inc., Tesla Inc. is facing increasingly urgent issues and testing the faith of some of its chief executive’s biggest fans.Most Read from BloombergPutin Calls Russian Nukes Deterrent Factor, Says War Risk RisingWNBA Star Griner Freed in One-for-One Swap for Arms DealerPeru’s President Accused of Coup After Move to Dissolve CongressElon Musk’s Bankers Consider Tesla Margin Loans to Cut Risky Twitter DebtThe Federal Reserve I  ( 47 min )
    Why Mirati Therapeutics Stock Lost Half Its Value In Just Three Days
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    Al Gore Slams Vanguard After Defection From Climate Group
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    AT&T has been ‘a star’ this year. Why this analyst says its stock can be one too.
    AT&T Inc. has gotten itself out of its unwieldy media gamble, and the company is back to making strides in what it does best.  ( 23 min )
    ‘I didn't like his attitude’: Jim Cramer just blasted Jamie Dimon’s outlook on the US economy, says he has no tolerance for 'fear-mongering' — here are 2 bullish ideas
    Is it time to bet on a turnaround?  ( 48 min )
    John Paulson Seeks to Shut Down Wife’s Suit Alleging Hidden Billions
    (Bloomberg) -- John Paulson is seeking to shut down his wife Jenica’s lawsuit accusing him of shielding billions of dollars in assets from their divorce, claiming she’s the one who’s engaged in a “selfish money grab.”Most Read from BloombergPutin Calls Russian Nukes Deterrent Factor, Says War Risk RisingTesla's Troubles Are Piling Up While Elon Musk Is Distracted With TwitterWNBA Star Griner Freed in One-for-One Swap for Arms DealerElon Musk’s Bankers Consider Tesla Margin Loans to Cut Risky Twi  ( 49 min )
    I sold my late mother’s home for $250,000. I make $80,000 and have $220,000 in student debt. I want to buy a house. Should I use all my inheritance for a down payment?
    ‘I plan on maxing out contributions to my employer-matching Roth IRA, but I am unsure where to put the remainder until I find a home to purchase.'  ( 27 min )
    Your TD Ameritrade Account Is About To Vanish — What To Do Now
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    3 Top REITs That Are Exceptionally Cheap Right Now
    REITs with strong fundamentals are likely to highly reward their unitholders when inflation moderates.  ( 24 min )
    Cathie Wood's ETFs lost investors more than $1 billion before this year's wipeout
    Bold bets on high-flying technology stocks by ARK Invest founder and chief executive Cathie Wood have destroyed an estimated $1.3 billion in shareholder wealth over the past decade, a Morningstar analysis published this week found.  ( 48 min )
    This Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Just Got Upgraded — Here’s Why It’s a Buy Now
    Is it time to look at AT&T (NYSE:T) in a new light? After several years of a declining share price amidst various missteps, it seems the company is finally turning a page. Investors have liked what they’ve seen this year and have helped the stock outperform the market for a change. To wit, the shares are up 11% year-to-date against the S&P 500’s 17% decline. While a turnaround seems to be at play, Argus analyst Joseph Bonner thinks this blue-chip dividend stock is still undervalued. “AT&T shares  ( 47 min )
    Will Roth IRA Withdrawals Be Taxed in the Future?
    The tax-free deal on the Roth IRA may seem too good to be true, but rest assured that there are at least five good reasons for it to stay that way.  ( 20 min )
    1 High-Dividend REIT You'll Wish You Bought In 2022
    Looking back 20 years, certain stocks were clearly a smart investment. Take one of Warren Buffett’s favorite companies as an example – Apple Inc., which has produced total returns of over 63,600% over the past 20 years – making a $10,000 investment in Apple’s stock in Dec 2002 worth nearly $6.4 million today. Another great example can be found in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector with American Tower Corp. (NYSE: AMT), a company that has experienced steady growth over the past two de  ( 48 min )
    Did Sam Bankman-Fried Finally Admit the Obvious?
    Despite the focus on FTX following its catastrophic collapse, it’s remarkable how little we know about how the crypto exchange and its in-house trading firm Alameda Research actually operated. Wednesday, Coffeezilla, a YouTuber with a rising star who has made a career of shining a light on sketchy projects in and out of crypto, pressed Bankman-Fried for information related to how different customer accounts were treated at the exchange. It turns out, there wasn’t much differentiation – at the very least during the final days the exchange was in business, Bankman-Fried admitted.  ( 47 min )
    A 449,000% Return: Lessons From the Most Successful Investor You've Never Heard Of
    At age 51, Anne Schieber was broke and disillusioned. She had worked for the IRS for 23 years and was regarded as one of the agency’s top auditors. But she never got promoted and never earned more than $3,150 in a year. With half her life already behind her, her retirement prospects looked bleak. But Schieber had learned a powerful secret from years of studying the tax returns of America’s richest residents. Over the next 50 years, it earned her a 449,000% return — making Schieber one of the mos  ( 47 min )
    1,000 salaried Ford workers retire after pension warning from automaker
    Retirement-eligible salaried employees at Ford were warned about retiring this year to maximize a lump sum pension payment.  ( 47 min )
    3 REITs With The Largest Recent Dividend Hikes
    If you’re a serious real estate investment trust (REIT) investor, dividend hikes are like music to your ears. If you already own the stocks that are announcing increases, you’ll receive more money each month or quarter and have the satisfaction of knowing that your annual yield, based on your purchase price, is also rising. But even if you don’t own the REIT that announces a dividend hike, there are two reasons that it may be compelling to invest in it. First, it shows the company feels its fund  ( 47 min )
    Dow Jones Rallies After Jobless Claims; Inflation Data On Deck; Tesla Nears 2022 Lows
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    The Federal Reserve Is Deflating Financial Bubbles, Without a Crash
    (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve hasn’t had much success so far in wrestling down sky-high inflation, but its monetary tightening campaign is having a major impact in deflating asset bubbles that swelled during the pandemic.Most Read from BloombergPutin Calls Russian Nukes Deterrent Factor, Says War Risk RisingWNBA Star Griner Freed in One-for-One Swap for Arms DealerPeru’s President Accused of Coup After Move to Dissolve CongressElon Musk’s Bankers Consider Tesla Margin Loans to Cut Risky Twi  ( 49 min )
    J.P. Morgan Says These 2 Stocks Could Surge Over 90% From Current Levels
    Investors searching for that feeling telling you market sentiment is shifting to a more positive outlook have been brought down to earth again. Following 2022’s market behavior to a tee, the recent rally has run into a brick wall. To wit, the S&P 500 notched 5 consecutive negative sessions over the last week with investors mulling over the prospect of a recession. Indeed, financial experts have been sounding the warning bells on the precarious state of the global economy. One of the doomsayers h  ( 48 min )
    Five energy companies are seeing big stock buying from their executives after this year’s big run
    Catalysts abound for higher energy prices in the year ahead.  ( 28 min )
    Ask an Advisor: When Taking RMDs, How Do I Avoid Locking in Losses? I'll Be 72 Years Old Soon, and My Stocks Are ‘Way Down' This Year
    I will be 72 years old on Feb. 10, 2023. I have a traditional individual retirement (IRA) account. Most of the money is tied in stocks, and the stocks this year are way down. If I sell to pay the … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: When Taking RMDs, How Do I Avoid Locking in Losses? I'll Be 72 Years Old Soon, and My Stocks Are ‘Way Down' This Year appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )
    JPMorgan looks at ‘Armageddon scenario’ of Fed jacking rates up to 6.5%. Its conclusion may come as a surprise.
    The stock and bond market could handle a much more aggressive Fed than expected, JPMorgan strategists argue.  ( 24 min )
    Only 7 Stocks Could Gain 500% In Five Years (Tesla Isn't No. 1)
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    Mysterious, Dirt-Cheap Oil Is Being Marketed to Houston Traders
    (Bloomberg) -- The offer seemed too good to be true: Up to 200,000 barrels of heavy-sour crude at a $30 discount to the US benchmark. Most Read from BloombergPutin Calls Russian Nukes Deterrent Factor, Says War Risk RisingPeru’s President Accused of Coup After Move to Dissolve CongressWNBA Star Griner Freed in One-for-One Swap for Arms DealerElon Musk’s Bankers Consider Tesla Margin Loans to Cut Risky Twitter DebtWhy Did So Many US Men Quit Working? Social Status May Hold the Key, Study SaysThe  ( 48 min )
    If you want to be really rich, use these 3 Warren Buffett trading techniques that no one ever talks about
    Buy and hold forever? Not always.  ( 49 min )
    I’m 53, just got laid off, and wondering what to do now. I have $425K saved for retirement, $10K in an HSA, and a property I could sell for an extra $200K in cash. Is getting professional help wise?
    Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 26 min )
    This is the No. 1 source of income for millions of older Americans — and that may pose a problem
    Financial advisers point to these simple steps to help protect your hard earned money from various economic stressors.  ( 26 min )
    FTX, Crypto Collapse Costs Taylor Swift a Huge Payday
    Sam Bankman-Fried's ambition for celebrity endorsements might have snared the "Anti-Hero" singer, but she proved to be smarter than a lot of other famous people.  ( 11 min )
    Why This Market Rally Is So Dangerous; Tesla Nears Bear Lows On This Move
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    Costco Quarterly Revenue, Earnings Miss Expectations
    Costco's earnings, revenue fail to meet expectations amid declining sales growth.  ( 10 min )
    FTC Sues to Block Microsoft Activision Acquisition
    The $69 billion deal would be the largest-ever in the video games industry.  ( 10 min )
    Keogh vs. IRA: What's the Difference?
    A Keogh, or HR10, is an employer-funded, tax-deferred retirement plan for unincorporated businesses or the self-employed. An IRA is funded by employees.  ( 15 min )
    Strategies for Your Roth 401(k)
    Here’s how to take advantage of the special tax and withdrawal rules on Roth 401(k) retirement plans to get the most from your investment.  ( 19 min )
    Top Tech Penny Stocks
    The top-performing tech penny stocks include car data company Otonomo Technologies, quantum computer company IonQ and 3-D printing firm Nano Dimension..  ( 18 min )
    Dual Citizenship Advantages and Disadvantages
    When does it make sense to be a citizen of the United States and another country? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of a dual citizenship.  ( 22 min )
    Why Did Warren Buffett Invest Heavily in Coca-Cola (KO) in the Late 1980s?
    Discover why Warren Buffett found Coca-Cola an attractive stock in 1987 and why it's still a top holding in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.  ( 16 min )
    Benjamin Graham's Timeless Investment Principles
    Investor Benjamin Graham pioneered cutting-edge concepts that propelled other top investors to fame. Explore his three main investment principles.  ( 19 min )
    Home Lenders Offering Buy Now, Refinance for Free Later
    The incentive is designed to drum up business amid 20-year-high interest rates.  ( 13 min )
    Mr. Market Definition
    Mr. Market is an imaginary investor devised by Benjamin Graham and used as an allegory in his 1949 book "The Intelligent Investor."  ( 16 min )
    Recharacterization Definition
    You can no longer undo a Roth IRA conversion through recharacterization but can still recharacterize an IRA contribution to a different type of IRA.  ( 16 min )
    How Target Can Expand Internationally
    Target already tried to expand internationally and failed. But that doesn't mean the company can't position itself to become a global brand.  ( 16 min )
    Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
    The Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit that is available to unemployed individuals in the UK who are actively seeking work.  ( 13 min )
    Paycheck Fairness Act
    The Paycheck Fairness Act is proposed legislation that builds on previous laws and is designed to help close the gender pay gap.  ( 17 min )
    Quantitative Easing vs. Currency Manipulation
    What is the difference between quantitative easing and currency manipulation?  ( 14 min )
    NYC Rents, Already in Stratosphere, Rise Anew in November
    Lease signings fall, a sign renters are being priced out  ( 11 min )
    Will Roth IRA Withdrawals Be Taxed in the Future?
    The tax-free deal on the Roth IRA may seem too good to be true, but rest assured that there are at least five good reasons for it to stay that way.  ( 20 min )
    China's COVID Policy Swayed by Foxconn Letter
    China's government eased its "Zero COVID" after Foxconn CEO sent the government a letter saying the restrictions threatened the economy.  ( 11 min )
    Continuing Claims Definition
    Continuing claims refers to the number of people who have already filed an initial claim and are still filing for unemployment benefits.  ( 14 min )
    Where Not to Go for Crypto Advice?
    Financial advisors can help you build an investment portfolio for long-term financial success. Learn how to find a specialized crypto advisor here.  ( 19 min )
    Tax-Deferred vs. Tax-Exempt Retirement Accounts
    Deciding between a tax-deferred and a tax-exempt retirement account—or having both—comes down to understanding when the tax benefit kicks in.  ( 21 min )
    When Clients Ask About Crypto
    When clients ask you about crypto, they need to see the full picture, including the good and bad aspects of cryptocurrency investing.  ( 20 min )
    Contract Logistics: Definition, Purpose, Examples, and Benefits
    Contract logistics is the outsourcing of resource management tasks, such as transportation and warehousing, by one company to a third-party company.  ( 14 min )
    The Collapse of FTX: What Went Wrong with the Crypto Exchange?
    FTX was once a leading cryptocurrency exchange with a valuation of $32 billion. It collapsed in a matter of days in November 2022. Now investigations are mounting.  ( 19 min )
    Tariff War Definition
    A tariff war is an economic battle between countries where they levy additional taxes on each other's exports.  ( 16 min )
    Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried?
    Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, led the company to seeming success before a sudden financial collapse in November 2022. His business dealings are now under investigation for possible fraud, although he has not been formally charged. FTX investors have lost billions.  ( 17 min )
    Unemployment Insurance (UI): How It Works, Requirements, and Funding
    Unemployment insurance is a benefit for workers who have lost their jobs and meet certain eligibility requirements.  ( 22 min )
    Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): How It Works & Investments
    A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement investment program open only to federal employees and members of the uniformed services.  ( 22 min )
    Today's Mortgage Rates & Trends - December 8, 2022: Rates bobbing
    Rates on 30-year mortgages have extended their yo-yo pattern of the last week, dipping for a third time to 6.5%.  ( 13 min )
    What Is Unemployment? Understanding Causes, Types, Measurement
    Unemployment is the term for when a person who is actively seeking a job is unable to find work.  ( 20 min )
    Unemployment Claim Definition
    An unemployment claim is a request an individual makes to a state government to receive temporary payments after having been laid off from a job.  ( 18 min )
    Dividend Irrelevance Theory: Definition and Investing Strategies
    The dividend irrelevance theory holds the belief that dividends don't have any effect on a company's stock price.  ( 15 min )
    Is Robinhood Safe for Investors?
    Is Robinhood safe? Commission-free trades and a nifty mobile app made Robinhood a splash with investors. However, some wonder if it is safe to use, legitimate, or FINRA insured.  ( 18 min )
    Roth IRAs: Investing and Trading Do’s and Don’ts
    What can you invest in with a Roth IRA? What constitutes a prohibited transaction? Here’s what you need to know to get the most out of your Roth IRA.  ( 20 min )
    What Is FTX?
    FTX was once the third-largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange that is now in bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S.  ( 22 min )
    Investment Multiplier
    Investment multiplier refers to the stimulative effects of public or private investments on the economy.  ( 13 min )
    Used Car Prices Fall From Record Levels
    Wholesale prices for used cars have continued to fall, hitting their lowest level in more than a year in November.  ( 10 min )
    Former Theranos COO Gets 13 Years in Prison
    Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani sentenced on 12 counts of fraud and conspiracy tied to false claims made on behalf of company  ( 12 min )
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    Vervoerders zochten nog nooit zoveel personeel als nu
    Transportbedrijven komen maar liefst 22.000 mensen tekort. Sinds het begin van de statistieken in 1997 is het gebrek aan personeel nog nooit zo groot geweest. De bedrijven zijn op zoek naar onder meer chauffeurs, conducteurs en administratieve krachten.  ( 3 min )
    Bol.com gaat bezuinigen en schrapt de komende drie jaar driehonderd banen
    Bol.com schrapt de komende drie jaar driehonderd banen om geld te besparen. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder van de webwinkel na berichtgeving van Het Financieele Dagblad.  ( 3 min )
    BKR wil inzage geven in hypotheekgegevens, maar plan ligt onder vuur
    Banken, verzekeraars en Vereniging Eigen Huis komen in het verweer tegen een plan om nieuwe hypotheken extra te registreren. Stichting Bureau Krediet Registratie (BKR) wil aanbieders van andere leningen en bedrijven als telecombedrijven inzage geven in de hoogte en looptijd van je hypotheek.  ( 6 min )
    Treinpersoneel Arriva staakt volgende week in noorden van het land
    Treinpersoneel van vervoerder Arriva legt op 15, 16 en 19 december het werk neer in achtereenvolgens Groningen, Friesland en delen van Drenthe en Overijssel. De stakingen zijn het gevolg van het vastlopen van het cao-overleg.  ( 4 min )
    Foodwatch: Verschillende soorten landbouwgif gevonden in rozijnen
    Rozijnen waren vorig jaar nog zwaarder besmet met pesticiden dan in de jaren ervoor. Dat stelt althans voedselwaakhond foodwatch. Volgens de organisatie werden zelfs sporen van illegale middelen aangetroffen op de populaire snack voor kinderen. Het gaat om producten die bij diverse grote supermarktketens worden verkocht. Toezichthouder NVWA laat weten dat de gifresten onder de toegestane limieten blijven.  ( 3 min )
    Schiphol kocht al voor 16 miljoen euro stikstofrechten van boeren
    Schiphol heeft voor in totaal meer dan 16 miljoen euro stikstofrechten opgekocht van boerenbedrijven. Daarbij zijn hele boerderijen opgekocht, maar soms ook alleen de stikstofrechten van een boerderij. Dat bevestigt Schiphol donderdag na berichtgeving van RTL Nieuws.  ( 4 min )
    Brood, vlees en zuivel in een jaar tijd veel duurder geworden
    De inflatie is in november uitgekomen op 9,9 procent. Dat is nog steeds erg hoog, maar een stuk minder hoog dan de 14,3 procent van de maand ervoor. Waar dalende energieprijzen zorgden voor een dempend effect, dreven de gestegen prijzen van andere basisbehoeften als brood, vlees en zuivel de prijzen juist op.  ( 4 min )
    Video | Laatste Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet verlaat Amerikaanse fabriek
    De allerlaatste Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet heeft dinsdag de fabriek verlaten. Na tests gaat het toestel naar Atlas Air, dat het begin 2023 in ontvangst neemt.  ( 3 min )
    Tata Steel moet aan strengere eisen voldoen
    Staalfabrikant Tata Steel moet nog minder schadelijke stoffen gaan uitstoten. De Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied wil de vergunning van een van de IJmuidense fabrieken van het bedrijf aanscherpen. Dat moet de uitstoot van Zeer Zorgwekkende Stoffen (ZZS) en stof omlaagbrengen.  ( 3 min )
    Handlanger van Theranos-fraudeur Holmes moet dertien jaar cel in
    De voormalige tweede man van het gevallen Amerikaanse biotechbedrijf Theranos, Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani, moet bijna dertien jaar de cel in. Dat heeft een Amerikaanse rechtbank dinsdag bepaald. Dat is zo'n twee jaar langer dan oprichter en ex-topvrouw Elizabeth Holmes.  ( 3 min )
    Een vijfde van kindervuurwerk als sterretjes en knalerwten is niet veilig
    Een vijfde van het kindervuurwerk moet worden afgekeurd, omdat het niet veilig genoeg zou zijn. Het gaat om vuurwerk als sterretjes, knalerwten, fonteinen, knetterlinten en Bengaals vuur. De importeurs moeten de producten terughalen en vernietigen.  ( 3 min )
    Verzonnen miljarden en falend toezicht: strafzaak ingestort Wirecard begint
    Ruim twee jaar geleden stortte de Duitse betalingsverwerker Wirecard ineen. Sindsdien is de hoogste baas van het bedrijf in de cel beland, is de nummer twee gevlucht naar Rusland, hebben Duitse toezichthouders ervanlangs gekregen en kwam zelfs ex-bondskanselier Angela Merkel onder vuur te liggen. Donderdag begint de rechtszaak tegen drie voormalige topbestuurders.  ( 5 min )
    Minder bedrijven failliet in november dan een maand eerder
    Het aantal faillissementen was in november kleiner dan een maand eerder. Het aantal faillissementen onder mkb'ers nam in november wel toe. De beveiligingsbranche groeit dit jaar juist door.  ( 3 min )
    We verbruiken een zesde minder gas dan vorig jaar, vooral industrie is zuiniger
    In de periode juli tot en met oktober is in Nederland 17 procent minder gas gebruikt dan in dezelfde periode vorig jaar, meldt statistiekbureau CBS. De daling van het gasverbruik is voornamelijk een gevolg van de hoge gasprijzen. Vooral grote industriële bedrijven verbruikten minder aardgas.  ( 3 min )

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    Can I Access Money in My 401(k) If I Am Unemployed?
    Unemployed individuals can take money out of their 401(k), but they should do so carefully. Here's how to make 401(k) withdrawals when unemployed.  ( 18 min )
    Inventory Management Defined, Plus Methods and Techniques
    Inventory management is the process of ordering, storing and using a company's inventory: raw materials, components, and finished products. Learn about the different types of inventory management and pros and cons of each.  ( 19 min )
    American Debt: Increase for Credit Card Balances in Q3 2022
    Data shows that American credit card debt, along with the total volume of household debt, continues to increase. But what's causing this and how sustainable is it?  ( 18 min )
    Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA): Rules, Investments, and FAQs
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    ‘Defense Is the Name of the Game’: Jefferies Suggests 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks — Including One With 13% Yield
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    Winter is coming: The 'best country in the world' is planning to ban electric cars amid the energy crisis. Is it time to revisit oil stocks? Here are 3 big plays
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    Tesla has a demand problem, or so a Tesla bear says
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    Costco earnings on deck amid cooling sales, inflation pressure
    Costco's earnings are a key read on the financial health of higher income shoppers this holiday season.  ( 46 min )
    Boeing Stock Upgraded On New Order Deal Buzz, As This 50-Year Era Ends
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    Bruising Stock Reversal Shows How Fed’s Pivot May Come Too Late
    (Bloomberg) -- For many investors, December has been a shocker in the stock market. After getting sucked in by a rousing seven-week rally, they’ve now had to watch as the S&P 500 posted the longest stretch of down days to begin a month since 2011.Most Read from BloombergPutin Calls Russian Nukes Deterrent Factor, Says War Risk RisingPeru’s President Accused of Coup After Move to Dissolve CongressMusk Spars With San Francisco Over Probe of Bedrooms at TwitterWhy Did So Many US Men Quit Working? S  ( 48 min )
    The Fed is expected to raise rates once more before 2023. If you’re shopping for a new CD, you may want to hold off
    Should you invest in a CD? The Fed's recent moves have sent interest rates—and APYs—higher.  ( 47 min )
    Exxon’s US Workers Get Inflation-Busting Pay Hike as Profit Hits Record
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    Tesla Is Offering Discounts. Are Drivers Souring on Its Car?
    Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi believes the electric vehicles company 'increasingly appears to have a demand issue.'  ( 21 min )
    Carvana, the Amazon of Used Cars, Is Collapsing
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    Vietnamese Tesla Rival Files to Go Public
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    Carvana Plunges as Apollo-Pimco Creditor Truce Creates Stock Doubts
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    Dangerous Slide of Carvana, the 'Amazon of Used Cars'
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    ‘This is crypto extinction’: Peter Schiff predicted the 2008 financial crash — now he sees the total destruction of digital currencies very soon. He likes these 3 assets instead
    Will there be a new beginning?  ( 48 min )
    US Mortgage Rates Fall a Fourth Week, Longest Stretch Since 2019
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    Sam Bankman-Fried hires attorney Mark Cohen amid probes of failed FTX exchange
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    Down More Than 40%: Deutsche Bank Says Buy These 2 Beaten-Down Stocks Before They Rebound
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    We verbruiken een zesde minder gas dan vorig jaar, vooral is industrie zuiniger
    In de periode juli tot en met oktober is in Nederland 17 procent minder gas gebruikt dan in dezelfde periode vorig jaar, meldt statistiekbureau CBS. De daling van het gasverbruik is voornamelijk een gevolg van de hoge gasprijzen. Vooral grote industriële bedrijven verbruikten minder aardgas.  ( 3 min )
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    Aantal miljardairs in 2022 gedaald, vooral in Rusland
    Oorlog, de naweeën van een pandemie en dalende beurskoersen; 2022 was een slecht jaar voor de rijksten op aarde. Volgens zakenblad Forbes zijn er 87 miljardairs minder dan een jaar geleden. Het totale vermogen van 's werelds rijksten daalde ook: met 400 miljard dollar tot een nog altijd respectabele 12,7 biljoen dollar (12,1 biljoen euro).  ( 3 min )
    Grootste chipmaker ter wereld investeert 40 miljard dollar in VS
    De Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC gaat twee fabrieken bouwen in de Verenigde Staten. Met de komst van de fabrieken is 40 miljard dollar (38 miljard euro) gemoeid - een van de grootste buitenlandse investeringen in de Amerikaanse geschiedenis. Het nieuws komt op een moment dat er wereldwijd hard wordt gestreden om chips.  ( 3 min )
    Waarom je nu kan veranderen van zorgverzekering en niet pas als je iets breekt
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    Olieprijs zakt naar laagste punt sinds januari, maar tanken nog duur
    De prijzen van olie zijn de laatste dagen flink gedaald. Zo waren handelaren woensdagochtend tussen de 78 en 79 dollar (74 en 75 euro) kwijt voor een vat Noordzeeolie. Dergelijke prijzen zijn sinds begin januari niet meer voorgekomen.  ( 4 min )
    Wat is nog het nut van vakbonden? 'Gaat om meer dan staken'
    Vakbonden hebben ervoor gezorgd dat Nederlanders sociale rechten en werkzekerheid hebben. Waar ledenaantallen jarenlang daalden, verwelkomen bonden FNV en CNV de afgelopen maanden tienduizenden nieuwe leden. Wat kunnen vakbonden op de moderne arbeidsmarkt betekenen voor werknemers, met name voor jongere generaties?  ( 6 min )
    Laatste iconische Boeing 747-superjumbo is van de band gerold
    De allerlaatste Boeing 747-superjumbo heeft de fabriek in het Amerikaanse Everett verlaten. Na de gebruikelijke tests gaat het toestel naar Atlas Air, dat dit bijzondere exemplaar begin 2023 in ontvangst neemt. Dat heeft de vliegtuigbouwer bekendgemaakt.  ( 4 min )
    Economie eurozone ondanks inflatie in afgelopen kwartaal gegroeid
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    Dit kun je doen als je het oneens bent met de beoordeling van je baas
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  • Open

    Oxy CEO Calls Out California Plans to Fine Oil Firms
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    Cryptocurrencies To Watch: Week of December 5
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    Prijsplafond voor Russische olie ingevoerd, maar het is de vraag of het werkt
    De Europese Unie werd het dit weekend eens over een prijsplafond voor Russische olie. Het blok voegt zich daarmee bij de G7, die het er al eerder over eens werden. Dat plafond is maandag ingegaan, maar wat is het, hoe werkt het en belangrijker nog: heeft het nut? NU.nl legt het uit.  ( 5 min )
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    Nederlanders deden dit jaar ruim op tijd inkopen voor pakjesavond
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